Postcode SR8 3JT is located in a rural town, within the Easington & Shotton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Easington & Hawthorn area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Easington & Hawthorn is £41,883 per year. The nearest station is Horden located about 2.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Easington & Hawthorn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,088 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Easington & Hawthorn has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR8 3JT.
Easington & Hawthorn near SR8 3JT 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 220 recent sales, the median property price is £105,000 in Easington & Shotton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £200,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £120,000 |
| Terraced | 109 | £80,000 |
10 year median price trend in Easington & Shotton
In the SR8 3JT postcode area, located within Easington & Hawthorn, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR8 3JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Crescent Mini Market | Paradise Crescent, County Durham, SR8 3HA | Walking directions to The Crescent Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Seaside Lane, County Durham, SR8 3PR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.