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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

SR81DZ

Lakemore

SR81JY

Severn Close

SR81NG

Lambton Court

SR82LB

Pentland Close

SR82LG

Snowdon Place

SR82XY

Horden & Dene House

SR81LB

Severn Close

SR81HN

Tees Close

SR81JA

Welland Close

SR81LG

Sunny Blunts

SR81JU

Severn Close

SR81QJ

Chillingham Grove

SR85SL

Brakespeare Place

SR85UB

Hilton Drive

SR81ET

Helford Road

SR81HU

Welland Close

SR81JL

Monk Court

SR81NE

Elsdon Close

SR85RP

Manor Way

SR85TB

Hatfield Place

SR85TE

Hatfield Place

SR81AL

Yoden Way

SR81BP

Yoden Way

SR81HX

Welland Close

SR81AJ

Horden & Dene House

SR81JS

Oakerside Drive

SR81NA

Dilston Close

SR81QL

Langley Grove

SR85SP

Adrian Place

SR81AB

Manor Way

SR81LL

Sunny Blunts

SR81LP

Sunny Blunts

SR82JT

Haldon Place

SR81LT

Barnard Wynd

SR81PG

Cartington Close

SR81AE

Bede Way

SR81EW

Teign Close

SR82LH

Polden Close

SR85SN

Manor Way

SR85SU

Hatfield Place

SR82JZ

Pentland Close

SR81DP

Southway

SR81EU

Helford Road

SR81EZ

Medway Close

SR81PS

Brougham Court

SR82JX

Brecon Close

SR82LF

Snowdon Place

SR81EE

Carrock Close

SR82JR

Blackdown Close

SR89ED

Horden & Dene House

SR81AD

Bede Way

SR81JW

Oakerside Drive

SR81LF

Sunny Blunts

SR81LN

Sunny Blunts

SR81PB

St Cuthberts Road

SR81PH

Bellister Park

SR85SW

Brakespeare Place

SR81HW

Tees Close

SR81NX

Passfield Way

SR82NF

Girton Close

SR81AF

Horden & Dene House

SR85SZ

Hatfield Place

SR81AU

Passfield Way

SR81JZ

Severn Close

SR81LR

Sunny Blunts

SR81PY

Corby Grove

SR85SX

Hatfield Place

SR81HG

Leven Walk

SR85UP

O'neill Drive

SR81BZ

Rose Court

SR81NL

Lumley Drive

SR89BH

Horden & Dene House

SR81ER

Helford Road

SR81HQ

Waveney Road

SR81PP

Bewley Grove

SR82NY

Dinting Close

SR85UQ

O'neill Drive

SR81HD

Tees Close

SR81NP

Lindisfarne

SR81LD

Oakerside Drive

SR82LZ

The Village

SR81EX

Oakerside Drive

SR81QW

Joyce Grove

SR82JY

Pentland Close

SR85TA

Hatfield Place

SR85QW

Fleming Place

SR81DT

Thames Road

SR81JD

Oakerside Drive

SR81LQ

Sunny Blunts

SR81PZ

Brougham Court

SR82LQ

Polden Close

SR81BT

Burnhope Way

SR81HB

Oakerside Drive

SR81JR

Oakerside Drive

SR81JT

Oakerside Drive

SR81LU

Brancepeth Chare

SR85TD

Hatfield Place

SR81BB

Upper Yoden Way

SR82JU

Brecon Close

SR82PH

Peterlee

Data Sources

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