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. The average income per household in Peterlee West is £38,652 per year. The nearest station is Horden located about 1.8 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 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.
Peterlee West has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Peterlee West is £38,652 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR8 2NX.
Peterlee West near SR8 2NX 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wood House Park | Large | Walking directions to Wood House Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £90,000 in Peterlee area, with individual transactions ranging from £16,000 up to £375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £205,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £16,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £110,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £82,500 |
10 year median price trend in Peterlee
In the SR8 2NX postcode area, located within Peterlee West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR8 2NX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Grampian Drive, Peterlee, SR8 2LR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Oakerside Drive, Peterlee, SR8 1EX | 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.
Elected local representatives for SR8 2NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dawn Saunders
Peterlee - Elected 1 May 2025
Steven Franklin
Peterlee - Elected 1 May 2025
Grahame Morris
Easington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.