Postcode SR8 5BA 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 114.2 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 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Peterlee East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 466 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Peterlee East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.9% 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 5BA.
Peterlee East near SR8 5BA 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £95,000 in Peterlee area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £193,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £114,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £84,950 |
10 year median price trend in Peterlee
In the SR8 5BA postcode area, located within Peterlee East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR8 5BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Surtees Road, Peterlee, SR8 5HA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Bede Way, County Durham, SR8 1BU | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 38-40 Yoden Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Essington Way, Peterlee, SR8 5AR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.