Postcode SR8 3FF is located in a rural town, within the Easington & Shotton area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Easington & Hawthorn area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Easington & Hawthorn is £41,883 per year. The median sale price in Easington & Shotton is £110,000 (around £129 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £75,000 and £156,000. The nearest station is Horden, about 2.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Easington & Hawthorn has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,405 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Easington & Hawthorn has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Easington & Hawthorn is £41,883 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SR8 3FF.
Easington & Hawthorn near SR8 3FF 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £129 per square foot) in Easington & Shotton area, with individual transactions ranging from £18,000 up to £950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £240,000 | £195 |
| Flats | 1 | £192,500 | £221 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £108,000 | £128 |
| Terraced | 95 | £82,000 | £98 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £159,950 | £124,950 | £70,000 |
| 2017 | £159,950 | £96,000 | £45,750 |
| 2018 | £199,950 | £84,000 | £39,500 |
| 2019 | £172,500 | £88,250 | £39,970 |
| 2020 | £183,000 | £83,250 | £50,000 |
| 2021 | £206,250 | £92,500 | £61,900 |
| 2022 | £228,000 | £109,999 | £73,250 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £89,975 | £62,000 |
| 2024 | £197,000 | £100,000 | £73,000 |
| 2025 | £205,000 | £120,000 | £76,999 |
| 2026 | £262,500 | £102,975 | £78,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £160 | £147 | £105 |
| 2017 | £155 | £121 | £54 |
| 2018 | £162 | £91 | £48 |
| 2019 | £144 | £93 | £57 |
| 2020 | £174 | £94 | £59 |
| 2021 | £175 | £116 | £74 |
| 2022 | £195 | £129 | £80 |
| 2023 | £187 | £113 | £78 |
| 2024 | £181 | £115 | £88 |
| 2025 | £188 | £143 | £90 |
| 2026 | £192 | £125 | £100 |
There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR8 3FF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | 18, North Hill Close, Peterlee, SR8 3FF | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 46, North Hill Close, Peterlee, SR8 3FF | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 19, North Hill Close, Peterlee, SR8 3FF | Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 2, Lea Lane, Peterlee, SR8 3TT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 1, Lea Lane, Peterlee, SR8 3TT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the SR8 3FF postcode area, located within Easington & Hawthorn, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Rosemary Lane Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Easington CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Easington Colliery Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SR8 3FF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cornerstone Convenience | Sunderland Road, County Durham, SR8 3AT | Walking directions to Cornerstone Convenience |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SR8 3FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Louise Anne Penders
Easington & Shotton - Elected 7 Aug 2025
Grahame Morris
Easington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SR8 3FF records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SR8 3FF in Easington & Shotton is £110,000 (about £129 per square foot) based on 213 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to SR8 3FF, including Rosemary Lane Nursery School (Outstanding), Easington CofE Primary School (Good) and Easington Colliery Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SR8 3FF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,405 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Easington covering SR8 3FF is Grahame Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Louise Anne Penders (Reform UK).