Postcode SR8 2AP is located in an urban city, within the Peterlee ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Peterlee West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Peterlee West is £38,652 per year. The nearest station is Horden located about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Wood House Park.
Peterlee West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,649 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Peterlee West has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Peterlee West is £38,652 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR8 2AP.
Peterlee West near SR8 2AP 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wood House Park | Large | Walking directions to Wood House Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £95,000 in Peterlee area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £193,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £113,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £84,950 |
10 year median price trend in Peterlee
In the SR8 2AP postcode area, located within Peterlee West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR8 2AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Essington Way, Peterlee, SR8 5AR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 130-132 Yoden Road, Peterlee, SR8 5DY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Surtees Road, Peterlee, SR8 5HA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Bede Way, County Durham, SR8 1BU | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 38-40 Yoden Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AS | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.