Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

BEDE WAY, SR8 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDE WAY, SR8 1AD.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SR8 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SR8 1AD is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR8 1AD is an up-and-coming urban area on Bede Way, 0.3km from Peterlee in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Peterlee East ward and the Easington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR8 1AD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SR8 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00105273 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR8 1AD. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SR8 1AD are high at 182 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour172
Violence and sexual offences139
Shoplifting88
Criminal damage and arson39
Public order39

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good266 pupils0.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Good808 pupils0.6 km
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Seascape Primary School

Good281 pupils0.8 km
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Endeavour Academy Durham

Good49 pupils1.1 km
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Dene House Primary School

Good280 pupils1.1 km
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Dene Academy

Requires Improvement612 pupils1.1 km
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Howletch Lane Primary School

Good400 pupils1.2 km
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Shotton Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The White House1.0 km
  • Peterlee Lodge Hotel0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • 1Life0.2 km
  • Dicksons0.1 km
  • Sweet Dreams0.2 km
  • Xpress News and Mags Ltd0.1 km
  • Premier - Edenhill Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • New Century0.8 km
  • Eden Fish Inn0.7 km
  • Crispy Cod0.9 km
  • AJ's Foods0.2 km
  • Beverley Way Dynasty0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Chimes Cafe0.1 km
  • Starbucks0.3 km
  • Club 3000 Bingo0.1 km
  • McDonalds0.4 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Funk-A-Deli0.7 km
  • Hearts of Oak0.9 km
  • Peterlee Cricket Club0.7 km
  • The Vibe0.1 km
  • Horden and Peterlee Rugby Football Club1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Farmfoods0.1 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Lidl0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham8.8 km
  • Hartlepool11.5 km
  • Seaton Carew14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • St Cuthberts Road0.1 km
  • Peterlee Bus Station Stand H0.1 km
  • Peterlee Bus Station Stand G0.1 km
  • Peterlee Bus Station Stand F0.1 km
  • Peterlee Bus Station Stand E0.1 km