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Peterlee East

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About

Peterlee East is a residential area located in County Durham, England. It forms part of the larger town of Peterlee, which was established as a new town in the mid-20th century. The area features a mix of housing, including post-war terraces and more modern developments, catering to a range of households. Green spaces like Eden Hill Park provide recreational areas for residents.

The area is well-connected, with easy access to the A19 and A1(M) for travel to nearby towns and cities. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, serving the everyday needs of residents. Peterlee East also has historical ties to the region's mining heritage, reflecting its roots in County Durham's industrial past. The area offers a quiet, suburban atmosphere while remaining close to the town centre.

Area overview

On average Peterlee East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129 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 of residents in Peterlee East is £29,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Peterlee East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
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

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

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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £94,000 in Peterlee East area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £240,000.

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
Detached10£198,000
Semi-Detached36£102,975
Terraced34£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

SR85PR

Langdale Place

SR85QX

Peterlee East

SR83HR

Peterlee East

SR83JD

Moncrieff Terrace

SR83TB

Peterlee East

SR85JE

Westcott Road

SR85AH

Yoden Way

SR85DA

Cumbrian Way

SR85DH

Robson Avenue

SR85DJ

Eden Lane

SR85NG

Bowness Close

SR85PT

Cumbrian Way

SR85QA

Peterlee East

SR85JT

Crawford Avenue West

SR85NQ

Grasmere Road

SR85AX

Stephenson Road

SR85EA

Bailey Rise

SR85EJ

Jarvis Road

SR85RA

Burdon Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.