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Brandon (County Durham) vs Wingate

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Wingate offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Wingate has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brandon (county Durham) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brandon (County Durham)

£220,636

Wingate

£160,094

Crime Rate

Brandon (County Durham)

118.0

Wingate

89.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brandon (County Durham)

100.0%

Wingate

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brandon (County Durham)

171.3

Wingate

381.7

EPC Rating

Brandon (County Durham)

71.5

Wingate

71.5

Median Income

Brandon (County Durham)

£28,414

Wingate

£28,414

The average house price in Wingate is £160,094, which is 38% less than Brandon (county Durham) at £220,636. The most affordable entry point in Brandon (county Durham) is a flat at £96,778, while in Wingate it is a terraced at £93,102.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 92% pricier in Brandon (county Durham) (£178,647 vs £93,102).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Wingate prices grew faster — 67% vs 40%.

Crime is lower in Wingate (89.2 per 1,000) compared to Brandon (county Durham) (118 per 1,000), a 32% difference. The most common crime category in Brandon (county Durham) is violent-crime, while in Wingate it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Brandon (county Durham) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Wingate. Brandon (county Durham) has 4 schools in total, while Wingate has 2.

Brandon (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Wingate School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrandon (County Durham)Wingate
Total Schools42
Primary41
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Wingate offers faster average downloads at 381.7 Mbps, compared to 171.3 Mbps in Brandon (county Durham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Brandon (county Durham) and 82.4% in Wingate. Gigabit availability stands at 23.6% in Brandon (county Durham) and 74.7% in Wingate.

Wingate is the faster of the two by 123% on average download speed (382 vs 171 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Brandon (county Durham) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Wingate. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Brandon (county Durham) and £1,191 in Wingate. 68.5% of homes in Brandon (county Durham) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Wingate.

Brandon (county Durham) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,414 in Brandon (county Durham) and £28,414 in Wingate. The median age is 44.7 in Brandon (county Durham) and 44.7 in Wingate. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Brandon (county Durham) and 51.2% in Wingate. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Brandon (county Durham) versus 62.5% in Wingate.

IndicatorBrandon (County Durham)Wingate
Population9,5085,033
Median Age44.744.7
Median Household Income£28,414£28,414
Employment Rate51.2%51.2%
Owner Occupied62.5%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified26.7%26.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brandon (county Durham) and Wingate?
Brandon (county Durham) and Wingate are approximately 10.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brandon (county Durham) or Wingate?
Wingate is cheaper, with an average house price of £160,094.
Is Brandon (county Durham) or Wingate safer?
Wingate has the lower crime rate at 89.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brandon (county Durham) or Wingate?
Brandon (county Durham) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brandon (county Durham) or Wingate?
Wingate has faster average broadband at 381.7 Mbps.

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