Postcode insights

SR8 2NX

Balliol Close

Peterlee

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Detailed insights for SR8 2NX

Overview

Postcode SR8 2NX 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 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Peterlee West is £38,652 per year. The nearest station is Horden, about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Wood House Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Peterlee West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,150 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Peterlee West has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.2%

Approximately 18.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Peterlee West is £38,652 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR8 2NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Peterlee West near SR8 2NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Horden located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SR8 2NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWood House ParkLargeWalking directions to Wood House Park

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
1,257.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.26(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.99(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.29(-45%)
Other theft
5.4(-10%)
Other crime
3.6(-3%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
96.83%
Other White
7
2.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.35%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.35%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
53
23.25%
No qualifications
48
21.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
18.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
16.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
36
29.75%
Owns with a mortgage
33
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
21.49%
Social rents from council
14
11.57%
Other social rented
8
6.61%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Peterlee

Median price£92,000
Price per sq ft£104
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£75K – £123K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £92,000 (about £104 per square foot) in Peterlee area, with individual transactions ranging from £16,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peterlee over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£205,000£179
Semi-Detached39£112,500£123
Terraced37£80,000£90
Flats2£45,500£52

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peterlee

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peterlee.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163,975£82,000£77,000
2017£147,450£77,975£70,500
2018£131,495£85,500£61,000
2019£136,995£90,000£65,000
2020£165,000£68,000£71,500
2021£176,000£83,500£75,000
2022£185,000£88,500£78,650
2023£216,250£90,000£75,000
2024£215,000£105,500£77,500
2025£185,000£110,000£84,950
2026£196,500£130,500£83,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peterlee.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peterlee.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167£82£84
2017£129£84£74
2018£158£96£70
2019£158£115£73
2020£154£75£78
2021£150£98£81
2022£172£117£85
2023£167£105£88
2024£184£126£81
2025£163£118£93
2026£149£152£96
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peterlee.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Peterlee in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR8 2NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR8 2NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202669, Balliol Close, Peterlee, SR8 2NXTerracedFreehold£80,000
06 Feb 20269, Wadham Close, Peterlee, SR8 2NNTerracedFreehold£85,000
30 Apr 20259, Hulme Court, Peterlee, SR8 2NUTerracedFreehold£95,000
25 Jul 202547, St Leonards Close, Peterlee, SR8 2NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£75,000
23 May 202568, St Leonards Close, Peterlee, SR8 2NWTerracedFreehold£84,950

Schools

In the SR8 2NX postcode area, located within Peterlee West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SR8 2NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHowletch Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR8 2NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR8 2NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalGrampian Drive, Peterlee, SR8 2LRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miMorrisons DailyOakerside Drive, Peterlee, SR8 1EXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,701
Band B£1,984
Band C£2,268
Band D£2,551
Band E£3,118
Band F£3,685
Band G£4,252
Band H£5,102

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SR8 2NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dawn Saunders

Peterlee - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Steven Franklin

Peterlee - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Grahame Morris

Easington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictCounty DurhamE06000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyEasingtonE14001211
WardPeterleeE05016188
ParishPeterleeE04010677
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Peterlee WestE02004328
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 035DE01020770
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1982-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SR8 2NX

Is SR8 2NX (Peterlee West) safe?

The area around SR8 2NX records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SR8 2NX?

The median sale price around SR8 2NX in Peterlee West is £92,000 (about £104 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SR8 2NX?

There are 9 schools close to SR8 2NX, including Howletch Lane Primary School (Good), St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College (Good) and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SR8 2NX?

SR8 2NX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,150 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR8 2NX (Peterlee West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Easington covering SR8 2NX is Grahame Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dawn Saunders (Reform UK) and Steven Franklin (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.