Postcode SR8 2LH is located in an urban city, within the Peterlee ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Peterlee South area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.9 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 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Wood House Park.
Peterlee South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,541 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Peterlee South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 121 ft away from SR8 2LH.
Peterlee South near SR8 2LH 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wood House Park | Large | Walking directions to Wood House Park |
Based on 107 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 | 40 | £114,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £84,950 |
10 year median price trend in Peterlee
In the SR8 2LH postcode area, located within Peterlee South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR8 2LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Grampian Drive, Peterlee, SR8 2LR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.