Postcode SR8 5HL is located in an urban city, within the Peterlee East 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 127.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Peterlee East is £29,500 per year. The nearest station is Horden located about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Wood House Park.
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 127.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Peterlee East is £29,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR8 5HL.
Peterlee East near SR8 5HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 in Peterlee East area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £300,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £121,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £85,000 |
10 years price trend in Peterlee East
In the SR8 5HL postcode area, located within Peterlee East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Five Quarter | 3B-3C Hailsham Place, Peterlee, SR8 1AB | |
| 0.4 mi | Ales ‘n’ Tails | 1 Hailsham Place, Peterlee, SR8 1AB |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.