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About

Peterlee East sits on the northeastern edge of the town, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area is largely made up of post-war housing, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes built to serve the new town's growth. It contains several primary schools and community centres, with the East Durham College campus providing a significant educational facility. The layout is functional, with green spaces like Edenhill Park offering recreational areas for residents.

The area is bordered by the A19 to the east, providing a major transport route, while to the north the landscape opens into farmland. A notable local landmark is the Apollo Pavilion, a concrete structure designed by artist Victor Pasmore in the adjacent Sunny Blunts estate, reflecting the area's modernist architectural heritage. Daily life centres on the Castle Dene Shopping Centre, which serves as a practical retail hub for the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Peterlee East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Peterlee East is £34,528 per year. There are 3 schools in Peterlee East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Peterlee East is home to around 9,012 people, with a population density of about 1,800.1 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Peterlee East Population
9,012
Population density
1,800.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.25(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.19(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.64(+72%)
Public order
7.88(-4%)
Other theft
7.21(+20%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,762
97.22%
Other White
107
1.19%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
28
0.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.24%
Irish
14
0.16%
Total population: 9,013

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,262
31.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,196
16.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,158
16.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,147
16.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
762
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 7,091

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,076
26.48%
Owns outright
941
23.16%
Owns with a mortgage
858
21.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
654
16.1%
Other social rented
442
10.88%
Total households: 4,063

Property prices in Peterlee East

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £96,000 in Peterlee East area, with individual transactions ranging from £16,000 up to £260,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Peterlee East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peterlee East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£196,000
Flats1£16,000
Semi-Detached38£98,500
Terraced26£80,000

10 years median price trend in Peterlee East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peterlee East.

All postcodes in Peterlee East

SR85RQ

Thornes Close

SR84AW

Beaumont Crescent

SR85HR

Yoden Road

SR84AG

Wilkinson Road

SR83JF

Davis Terrace

SR85LU

Mansell Crescent

SR83HD

Glenhurst Road

SR85HJ

Lowther Close

SR85NE

Ellison Road

SR85TW

Manor Way

SR84BJ

Bruce Kirkup Road

SR85PJ

Kilnhill Walk

SR85RF

Leazes Rise

SR84TE

Timber Road

SR85NF

Lakeland Drive

SR84BG

Alnwick Street

SR85DY

Yoden Road

SR85RZ

Hovingham Close

SR83HE

Manisty Terrace

SR85HP

Yoden Road

SR85QD

Galloway Road

SR85PY

Brandlings Way

SR83SU

Maritime Crescent

SR85EL

Ramsey Close

SR83NT

Hillview Grove

SR83TB

Springfield Terrace

SR83LH

Easington & Shotton

SR84BN

Davies Walk

SR85SA

Dickins Walk

SR83HH

Manisty Terrace

SR85AP

Faraday Road

SR84BB

Morpeth Street

SR85PA

Staveley Road

SR83JA

Davis Terrace

SR85HX

Little Eden

SR83TF

Grey Court

SR85QB

Kirkland Hill

SR85EB

Fynes Close

SR85HN

Yoden Road

SR83NR

Briardene Way

SR83HW

Dahlia Crescent

SR85LT

Mansell Crescent

SR84AL

Cook Grove

SR85JB

Adfrid Place

SR85HU

Little Eden

SR84TP

Parsons Road

SR83JQ

Glenhurst Cottages

SR83NS

Rowan View

SR85AL

Oakcroft Close

SR83ST

Inchcape Terrace

SR81AR

Yoden Way

SR83XZ

Ascot Street

SR85PE

Skiddaw Close

SR85QU

Nesbit Road

SR85RD

Fulwell Road

SR85RA

Nesbit Road

SR85LY

Alston Walk

SR83HG

Glebe Avenue

SR85LW

Coniston Close

SR85LH

Chapel Hill Road

SR85DP

Yoden Road

SR83HX

Oak Road

SR85AS

Robson Avenue

SR83ET

Easington & Shotton

SR85QA

Ennerdale Close

SR84AP

Mcguinness Avenue

SR85SB

Manor Way

SR85LQ

Chapel Hill Road

SR83LN

Vane Street

SR84BW

Naisbitt Avenue

SR85EE

Eden Lane

SR85NL

Keswick Road

SR84QG

Ellison Meadow

SR85AH

Yoden Way

SR85DD

Edenhill Road

SR85PU

Kentmere Place

SR83NU

The Coppice

SR83SZ

Angus Terrace

SR83PB

Welfare Close

SR85NH

Chapel Hill Road

SR85DZ

Wilson Place

SR85LL

Kirkstone Avenue

SR85EH

Johnson Close

SR85LS

Thirlmere Road

SR84TW

Horden & Dene House

SR85DG

Edenhill Road

SR85EW

Fairbairn Road

SR85AD

Peterlee

SR85EJ

Jarvis Road

SR85PP

Eskdale Walk

SR84BE

Morpeth Street

SR85QX

Sayer Walk

SR85QE

Galloway Road

SR85AJ

Armstrong Road

SR84AT

Wraith Terrace

SR85PG

Grisedale Road

SR85JR

Bruce Place

SR85JN

Sledmere Close

SR85AN

Parsons Road

SR85ND

Eden Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.