Brandon, Durham- anyone know it?

[PollyPerky]

Bit of a long shot this. I am considering moving closer to my parents for a few months- renting- as one of them is terminally ill and the other needs support. I'm from the north but now live 5 hrs away. I don't know the 'other' side of Durham. There are quite a number of nice looking houses to rent in Brandon on a new ish estate. I ought to just go and look but wondered if any MNetters knew the area. It's just as a base- I'd be on my own.

I used to work near here and knew a few people that lived there, it's a typical pit village, quite small, but understand they have been developing the area. It's close to the centre of Durham by both car/bus so not too rural. It should be fine for the short term renting.

Hello does anyone know what brandon is like these days and is there any areas to avoid.?
Thanks

Anyone ?

I do. If you are asking this then I assume you are not local. Are you looking to move there?

Sorry I managed to miss these important facts in your OP 🤣

Yes am looking to move here due to work

Some parts of Brandon the people are very klicky. They will believe things that are not true if it's told to them from a long timer who lives there.