Postcode SR8 1AL is located in an urban city, within the Horden & Dene House ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Peterlee South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 269.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Peterlee South is £43,524 per year. The nearest station is Horden located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Peterlee South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,832 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Peterlee South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 269.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Peterlee South is £43,524 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR8 1AL.
Peterlee South near SR8 1AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Horden located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £75,000 in Horden & Dene House area, with individual transactions ranging from £23,000 up to £293,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £116,500 |
| Terraced | 94 | £65,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horden & Dene House
In the SR8 1AL postcode area, located within Peterlee South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR8 1AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | 38-40 Yoden Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Bede Way, County Durham, SR8 1BU | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Surtees Road, Peterlee, SR8 5HA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Essington Way, Peterlee, SR8 5AR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 18-20 Fulwell Road, Peterlee, SR8 5RT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.