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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 88 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
88
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
44.45(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.4(+11%)
Shoplifting
18.28(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.24(+2%)
Public order
7.9(-10%)
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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Peterlee South area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £480,000.

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
Detached30£299,950
Flats1£21,000
Semi-Detached16£170,000
Terraced22£85,250

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

SR81JH

Blenkinsopp Court

SR89BW

Horden & Dene House

SR81EN

Helford Road

SR81LJ

Sunny Blunts

SR81EB

Horden & Dene House

SR81HY

Welland Close

SR81PR

Muncaster Mews

SR82NA

The Village

SR84WW

Horden & Dene House

SR85TG

Hatfield Place

SR81QH

Donerston Grove

SR81AS

Yoden Way

SR81BU

Bede Way

SR81BA

Oakfield Gardens

SR81EA

Bede Way

SR82YB

Horden & Dene House

SR81BF

Castle Eden & Passfield

SR81HL

Orwell Close

SR81LA

Severn Close

SR81NF

Witton Garth

SR81NN

Marwood Grove

SR81QG

Luke Court

SR81DU

Thames Road

SR81HS

Skerne Close

SR81HZ

Welland Close

SR82NH

Lorimers Close

SR81DX

Southway

SR81LH

Sunny Blunts

SR89BY

Horden & Dene House

SR85SS

Hatfield Place

SR85SY

Hatfield Place

SR81JJ

Lowther Court

SR81ND

Norham Drive

SR81HA

Oakerside Drive

SR81HH

Orwell Close

SR82JS

Pendle Close

SR85UH

O'neill Drive

SR81HT

Skerne Close

SR81NB

Berwick Chase

SR81PW

Askerton Drive

SR81QN

Maslin Grove

SR81QP

Balmoral Drive

SR81HR

Skerne Close

SR81LE

Oakerside Drive

SR89EB

Horden & Dene House

SR81BS

Yoden Way

SR85UG

Oneill Drive

SR81EQ

Dormand Drive

SR81ES

Helford Road

SR81HE

Tees Close

SR81JF

Buttermere

SR82LA

Pentland Close

SR82XZ

Horden & Dene House

SR85UD

Oneill Drive

SR81EP

Helford Road

SR81EY

Wansbeck Court

SR81LW

Sunny Blunts

SR81HF

Leven Walk

SR81JP

Oakerside Drive

SR81LS

Sunny Blunts

SR81PT

Gleaston Court

SR81PU

Appleby Way

SR81AX

Upper Yoden Way

SR81PL

Kendal Close

SR81DY

Southway

SR81JQ

Naworth Court

SR81LY

Bywell Drive

SR81QR

St Adens Way

SR82LD

Pentland Close

SR82ND

The Village

SR85SR

Adrian Place

SR81AW

Yoden Way

SR81BW

Horden & Dene House

SR81PN

Millom Court

SR81AA

Horden & Dene House

SR81BD

Oakfield Gardens

SR81QA

Brougham Court

SR81JB

Oakerside Drive

SR81LZ

Calley Close

SR85TF

Hatfield Place

SR81HJ

Waveney Road

SR81NR

Oakerside Drive

SR85QT

Church Close

SR81JN

Oakerside Drive

SR81NQ

Berwick Chase

SR81PJ

Egremont Grove

SR81QB

Durham Way

SR82LE

Pentland Close

SR85UF

Hilton Drive

SR81NW

Lindisfarne

SR85ST

Hatfield Place

SR85UA

Blanch Grove

SR85UE

Quinn Close

SR81ED

Avon Road

SR81JX

Severn Close

SR81NJ

Stanhope Chase

SR82NG

Shadforth Close

SR85YX

Horden & Dene House

SR81JE

Oakerside Drive

SR81PF

Mitford Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.