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Peterlee East

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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

SR85NN

Ambleside Close

SR85JW

Jude Place

SR83HR

Oak Road

SR85DR

Yoden Road

SR85JE

Westcott Road

SR85DT

Buddle Close

SR85NB

Ashton Rise

SR85LF

Matterdale Road

SR83HT

Hazel Crescent

SR85AB

Shinwell Drive

SR84AN

Smillie Road

SR85NJ

Ellison Road

SR85PS

Cumbrian Way

SR83HA

Paradise Crescent

SR85JJ

Amersham Crescent

SR85PT

Cumbrian Way

SR85JT

Grange Close

SR85HD

Hale Rise

SR85LR

Keswick Road

Data Sources

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