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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

SR81LZ

Calley Close

SR82LE

Pentland Close

SR85SZ

Hatfield Place

SR81HB

Oakerside Drive

SR81LS

Sunny Blunts

SR81PZ

Brougham Court

SR81EN

Helford Road

SR81NF

Witton Garth

SR81EA

Bede Way

SR81HL

Orwell Close

SR81AD

Bede Way

SR85UG

Oneill Drive

SR82LA

Pentland Close

SR85UF

Hilton Drive

SR85ST

Hatfield Place

SR81EE

Carrock Close

SR81HY

Welland Close

SR85TB

Hatfield Place

SR81NB

Berwick Chase

SR81LR

Sunny Blunts

SR82JZ

Pentland Close

SR85RP

Manor Way

SR81AF

Horden & Dene House

SR81ND

Norham Drive

SR81LT

Barnard Wynd

SR81LY

Bywell Drive

SR81JZ

Severn Close

SR81NG

Lambton Court

SR81NE

Elsdon Close

SR81BA

Oakfield Gardens

SR81DX

Southway

SR82LQ

Polden Close

SR82LH

Polden Close

SR81BP

Yoden Way

SR81QJ

Chillingham Grove

SR85UD

Oneill Drive

SR81AE

Bede Way

SR81HX

Welland Close

SR82JS

Pendle Close

SR81BZ

Rose Court

SR82JU

Brecon Close

SR81LF

Sunny Blunts

SR82PH

Peterlee

SR81LU

Brancepeth Chare

SR85TF

Hatfield Place

SR81LH

Sunny Blunts

SR81HF

Leven Walk

SR81QG

Luke Court

SR82JT

Haldon Place

SR85UB

Hilton Drive

SR81HN

Tees Close

SR81LP

Sunny Blunts

SR81ER

Helford Road

SR81PF

Mitford Court

SR81ET

Helford Road

SR81HA

Oakerside Drive

SR81BU

Bede Way

SR82LB

Pentland Close

SR81BF

Castle Eden & Passfield

SR82XY

Horden & Dene House

SR85TA

Hatfield Place

SR81NL

Lumley Drive

SR81PP

Bewley Grove

SR85UH

O'neill Drive

SR82LG

Snowdon Place

SR81JU

Severn Close

SR81LA

Severn Close

SR81LG

Sunny Blunts

SR81JN

Oakerside Drive

SR81AJ

Horden & Dene House

SR81PL

Kendal Close

SR81PU

Appleby Way

SR85YX

Horden & Dene House

SR81EU

Helford Road

SR81AL

Yoden Way

SR81PH

Bellister Park

SR81JX

Severn Close

SR85SP

Adrian Place

SR81LE

Oakerside Drive

SR81JR

Oakerside Drive

SR81HH

Orwell Close

SR81HQ

Waveney Road

SR81EP

Helford Road

SR89BY

Horden & Dene House

SR81PR

Muncaster Mews

SR81PN

Millom Court

SR81EX

Oakerside Drive

SR82JY

Pentland Close

SR81QN

Maslin Grove

SR81NW

Lindisfarne

SR85SX

Hatfield Place

SR81AW

Yoden Way

SR81QW

Joyce Grove

SR85UE

Quinn Close

SR81AB

Manor Way

SR81NQ

Berwick Chase

SR81HD

Tees Close

SR81PT

Gleaston Court

SR89ED

Horden & Dene House

SR85SS

Hatfield Place

Data Sources

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