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About

Peterlee West is the western ward of the town of Peterlee in County Durham. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of mid-20th century council housing and later private developments laid out as part of the town’s post‑war planning. Local streets are punctuated by small public greens and community gardens, and clusters of shops and services serve daily needs. Regular bus routes link the ward with the town centre and surrounding places, and primary schools and a health centre are within easy reach for most residents.

Peterlee itself was established as a new town after the Second World War and takes its name from Peter Lee, a Durham miners’ leader; that local industrial heritage shapes community life in the West ward. Facilities include community centres that host clubs and events, and a market for local traders operates close by in the town. Residents often point to the town’s founding history and post‑war street layout when describing the area, and local volunteer groups maintain shared spaces and allotments that sit alongside the housing.

Area overview

On average Peterlee West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Peterlee West is £38,652 per year. There are 7 schools in Peterlee West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Peterlee West is home to around 7,228 people, with a population density of about 3,346.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Peterlee West Population
7,228
Population density
3,346.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.83(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.43(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.14(+15%)
Shoplifting
12.04(+3%)
Public order
6.92(-16%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,050
97.58%
Other White
49
0.68%
Indian
19
0.26%
Chinese
16
0.22%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.22%
Total population: 7,225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,438
24.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,105
19.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,054
18.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,029
17.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
685
11.85%
Total 16+ residents: 5,781

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
928
29.07%
Owns with a mortgage
883
27.66%
Social rents from council
555
17.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
506
15.85%
Other social rented
258
8.08%
Total households: 3,192

Property prices in Peterlee West

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £85,000 in Peterlee West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Peterlee West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced33£80,000
Detached9£205,000
Semi-Detached23£110,000

10 years median price trend in Peterlee West

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

All postcodes in Peterlee West

SR82RP

Cottingham Close

SR82EH

Lancaster Hill

SR82AA

Kemp Road

SR82EF

Oxford Close

SR82EQ

Lancaster Hill

SR82AU

Morton Square

SR82RN

Willerby Grove

SR81DG

Forth Close

SR82BY

Northampton Road

SR82LR

Grampian Drive

SR82EE

Neville Road

SR82BU

Lincoln Walk

SR82ET

Westmorland Rise

SR82HL

Warwick Place

SR82LW

Quantock Place

SR82AP

Basingstoke Road

SR82DW

Lowhills Road

SR82NU

Hulme Court

SR82PD

Cotswold Place

SR82DD

Cambridge Road

SR85AZ

Essington Way

SR81DD

Montfalcon Close

SR82EZ

Warwick Place

SR82JN

Malvern Close

SR82BL

Howletch Lane

SR82NQ

Howletch Lane

SR82PY

Barsloan Grove

SR82NW

St Leonards Close

SR82DZ

Garside Grove

SR82QD

Liddle Close

SR81DL

Southway

SR82NP

Linacre Court

SR82AR

Basingstoke Road

SR82NX

Balliol Close

SR81DQ

Moray Close

SR82HE

Hampshire Place

SR82NB

Peterlee

SR82AN

Gilbert Road

SR82JL

Mendip Close

SR82DH

York Road

SR82BT

Norfolk Walk

SR82PG

Cheviot Place

SR82JW

Blackdown Close

SR82BE

Peterlee

SR82EX

Westmorland Rise

SR81DA

Spire Hollin

SR81NT

Burnhope Way

SR81DB

Woodfield

SR82BW

Essex Place

SR82AG

Neville Road

SR82HF

Hampshire Place

SR82PE

Cotswold Place

SR82AT

Beverley Way

SR81FB

Thames Road

SR82AZ

Colston Rise

SR82DU

Acre Rigg Road

SR82HQ

Gloucester Place

SR82LL

Hambledon Place

SR81DS

Arun Close

SR82BB

Franklyn Road

SR81BX

Burnside

SR82BP

Suffolk Walk

SR82BX

Lowhills Road

SR82NT

Grampian Drive

SR82EW

Westmorland Rise

SR82QB

Garside Grove

SR82DE

Bedford Place

SR81DF

Tweed Close

SR82EL

Stafford Place

SR82PQ

Brendon Place

SR82AQ

Weston View

SR82EJ

Chester Place

SR82BD

Layburn Place

SR82QA

Mitchell Close

SR82AX

Morton Square

SR82EG

Lancaster Hill

SR82BA

Franklyn Road

SR82AB

Beck Place

SR82DN

Northumberland Place

SR82HA

Warwick Place

SR81FA

Springbank

SR82AW

Basingstoke Road

SR82NL

Trevelyan Place

SR82HD

Gloucester Place

SR82LN

Quantock Place

SR82HG

Hampshire Place

SR82JP

Blackdown Close

SR82AF

Neville Road

SR82AY

Beverley Way

SR82HN

Acre Rigg Road

SR82DJ

Lowhills Road

SR82AE

Howletch Lane

SR82AJ

Neville Road

SR81DE

Westway

SR82RW

Woodmansey Close

SR82EN

Lancaster Hill

SR82AS

Newark Close

SR85AR

Burnhope Way

SR82EY

Lancaster Hill

SR82NJ

Van Mildert Close

Data Sources

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