Postcode SR8 5AB is located in an urban city, within the Peterlee ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Peterlee East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.3 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 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Peterlee East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 529 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Peterlee East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.0% 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 5AB.
Peterlee East near SR8 5AB 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5AB postcode area, located within Peterlee East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR8 5AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 130-132 Yoden Road, Peterlee, SR8 5DY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 5AB, 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.