Postcode SR8 3LH is located in a rural town, within the Easington & Shotton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Peterlee East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Peterlee East is £34,528 per year. The nearest station is Horden located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Peterlee East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,876 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Peterlee East has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Peterlee East is £34,528 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR8 3LH.
Peterlee East near SR8 3LH 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 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 3LH postcode area, located within Peterlee East, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR8 3LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Seaside Lane, County Durham, SR8 3PR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | The Crescent Mini Market | Paradise Crescent, County Durham, SR8 3HA | Walking directions to The Crescent Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | The Shop | Seaside Lane, County Durham, SR8 3PF | Walking directions to The Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Easington Colliery Convenience Store | Seaside Lane, County Durham, SR8 3PF | Walking directions to Easington Colliery Convenience Store |
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.