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Peterlee South

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About

Peterlee South is a residential district primarily composed of post-war housing estates. The area features a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, with several local parks and green spaces scattered throughout. Shopping needs are met by a small cluster of convenience stores and takeaways along the main roads.

The area is defined by its proximity to the large Castle Eden Dene, a steep-sided wooded gorge. This National Nature Reserve forms a significant natural boundary and offers walking routes directly into ancient woodland. The district is served by several primary schools and community centres, providing focal points for local life.

Area overview

On average Peterlee South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Peterlee South is £43,524 per year. There are 2 schools in Peterlee South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Peterlee South is home to around 6,456 people, with a population density of about 2,006.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Peterlee South Population
6,456
Population density
2,006.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.91(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.19(+29%)
Shoplifting
21.22(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.17(+16%)
Public order
7.74(-5%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,282
97.29%
Other White
44
0.68%
Indian
22
0.34%
Other Asian
22
0.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.23%
Total population: 6,457

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,329
24.15%
No qualifications
1,130
20.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,103
20.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
851
15.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
552
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 5,502

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,173
40.91%
Owns with a mortgage
818
28.53%
Social rents from council
349
12.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
285
9.94%
Other social rented
192
6.7%
Total households: 2,867

Property prices in Peterlee South

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 in Peterlee South area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Peterlee South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£294,000
Terraced19£88,000
Semi-Detached18£172,975
Flats2£38,500

10 years median price trend in Peterlee South

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

All postcodes in Peterlee South

SR89BH

Horden & Dene House

SR81QL

Langley Grove

SR82LD

Pentland Close

SR85SR

Adrian Place

SR81ED

Avon Road

SR81AA

Horden & Dene House

SR81JL

Monk Court

SR82ND

The Village

SR85QW

Fleming Place

SR81HP

Tees Close

SR82NY

Dinting Close

SR81EY

Wansbeck Court

SR81JA

Welland Close

SR81PJ

Egremont Grove

SR81EZ

Medway Close

SR82NF

Girton Close

SR85SN

Manor Way

SR85SW

Brakespeare Place

SR85UA

Blanch Grove

SR81JY

Severn Close

SR82YB

Horden & Dene House

SR81NA

Dilston Close

SR81PW

Askerton Drive

SR85TD

Hatfield Place

SR82LF

Snowdon Place

SR81HJ

Waveney Road

SR81QA

Brougham Court

SR81HG

Leven Walk

SR82LZ

The Village

SR81EW

Teign Close

SR81HS

Skerne Close

SR85UP

O'neill Drive

SR81BW

Horden & Dene House

SR85TE

Hatfield Place

SR81BT

Burnhope Way

SR85UQ

O'neill Drive

SR82JX

Brecon Close

SR85SL

Brakespeare Place

SR89BW

Horden & Dene House

SR81QP

Balmoral Drive

SR81JJ

Lowther Court

SR81HT

Skerne Close

SR81DU

Thames Road

SR89EB

Horden & Dene House

SR85QT

Church Close

SR85TG

Hatfield Place

SR81BS

Yoden Way

SR81JH

Blenkinsopp Court

SR81PG

Cartington Close

SR81PS

Brougham Court

SR81NX

Passfield Way

SR81QB

Durham Way

SR81JT

Oakerside Drive

SR81ES

Helford Road

SR81DZ

Lakemore

SR81AS

Yoden Way

SR81AX

Upper Yoden Way

SR82NA

The Village

SR81HW

Tees Close

SR81BD

Oakfield Gardens

SR81LQ

Sunny Blunts

SR81PB

St Cuthberts Road

SR81JQ

Naworth Court

SR81NR

Oakerside Drive

SR81LW

Sunny Blunts

SR82NG

Shadforth Close

SR81NP

Lindisfarne

SR81JD

Oakerside Drive

SR81JS

Oakerside Drive

SR81LL

Sunny Blunts

SR81DY

Southway

SR81JP

Oakerside Drive

SR81LD

Oakerside Drive

SR81EQ

Dormand Drive

SR82NH

Lorimers Close

SR81HR

Skerne Close

SR81DP

Southway

SR81PY

Corby Grove

SR81QH

Donerston Grove

SR81JF

Buttermere

SR81NN

Marwood Grove

SR81HE

Tees Close

SR81AU

Passfield Way

SR82JR

Blackdown Close

SR84WW

Horden & Dene House

SR81HU

Welland Close

SR85SU

Hatfield Place

SR81JB

Oakerside Drive

SR81QR

St Adens Way

SR81BB

Upper Yoden Way

SR81LJ

Sunny Blunts

SR81EB

Horden & Dene House

SR81LN

Sunny Blunts

SR81JE

Oakerside Drive

SR81NJ

Stanhope Chase

SR82XZ

Horden & Dene House

SR81HZ

Welland Close

SR81LB

Severn Close

SR85SY

Hatfield Place

SR81JW

Oakerside Drive

Data Sources

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