SR8 1AU is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Shotton in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Passfield ward and the Easington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SR8, SR8 1AU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SR8 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00105435 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR8 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR8 1AU.
318
51
£ 38,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR8 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SR8 1AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR8 1AU. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SR8 1AU has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Shotton Hall Primary School
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Howletch Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Black Bull0.5 km
- Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd0.8 km
- Luciano Bar & Bistro0.7 km
- Funk-A-Deli0.9 km
- Hearts of Oak0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Grill n Chill Peterlee0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Nest Fisheries0.8 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shotton Hall0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham9.7 km
- Hartlepool11.7 km
- Seaton Carew14.2 km
Bus Stops
- Shotton Hall0.1 km
- Durham Way - Passfield Way0.2 km
- Shotton Hall School0.2 km
- Durham Way - Passfield Way0.2 km
- Brougham Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR81AU · Data under Open Government Licence