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Peterlee West

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About

Peterlee West is a ward located in the town of Peterlee, County Durham. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is situated close to the A19, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities like Sunderland and Durham. The ward includes local amenities such as shops, schools, and community centers, catering to the needs of its residents.

The surrounding landscape features open green spaces and parks, offering recreational opportunities. Peterlee West is part of a larger post-war new town, designed to accommodate mining communities. While the area has seen changes over the years, it retains a strong sense of community. Public transport links connect the ward to other parts of Peterlee and the wider region, making it a practical place to live for commuters and families.

Area overview

On average Peterlee West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Peterlee West is £32,732 per year. There are 7 schools in Peterlee West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Peterlee West Population
8,073
Population density
3,215.4 per km²

Demographics

British
7,875
97.57%
Other White
58
0.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.27%
Indian
22
0.27%
White and Black African (mixed)
16
0.2%
Total population: 8,071

Housing

Owns outright
1,079
30.55%
Owns with a mortgage
990
28.03%
Social rents from council
579
16.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
561
15.88%
Other social rented
253
7.16%
Total households: 3,532

Property prices in Peterlee West

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £90,000 in Peterlee West area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £465,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£210,250
Semi-Detached21£127,000
Terraced44£80,000

10 years price trend in Peterlee West

All postcodes in Peterlee West

SR82JZ

Pentland Close

SR82LH

Pennine Drive

SR82NJ

Pennine Drive

SR82BU

Huntingdon Road

SR82BD

Layburn Place

SR82BY

Northampton Road

SR82EX

Lowhills Road

SR82JX

Brecon Close

SR82LF

Pentland Close

SR82BN

Peterlee West

SR82BP

Essex Place

SR82DP

Berkshire Road

SR82HN

Acre Rigg Road

SR82JR

Blackdown Close

SR82LJ

Peterlee West

SR82NF

Dinting Close

SR82NR

Clare Road

SR82NX

Balliol Close

SR82EN

Peterlee West

SR82EZ

Warwick Place

SR82LR

Grampian Drive

SR82LW

Grampian Drive

SR82NN

Balliol Close

SR82RW

Woodmansey Close

SR82AT

Beverley Way

SR85AZ

Essington Way

SR82AR

Basingstoke Road

SR82LZ

Shadforth Close

SR82NY

Dinting Close

SR82PG

Balliol Close

SR81DE

Grampian Drive

SR82AE

Gilbert Road

SR82AZ

Colston Rise

SR82BA

Franklyn Road

SR82EU

Peterlee West

SR82HF

Hampshire Place

SR81DG

Forth Close

SR82AL

Herton Close

SR82BB

Franklyn Road

SR82DW

Lowhills Road

SR82JY

Pentland Close

SR82AF

Neville Road

SR82BX

Lowhills Road

SR82DB

Berkshire Road

SR82LN

Quantock Place

SR82LQ

Peterlee South

SR82NQ

Howletch Lane

SR82PE

Cotswold Place

SR82QB

Garside Grove

SR82AX

Morton Square

SR82BW

Essex Place

SR82DY

Acre Rigg Road

SR82EY

Peterlee West

SR82JL

Mendip Close

SR82JU

Brecon Close

SR82PH

Peterlee South
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.