SR8 1AX is an up-and-coming urban area on Upper Yoden Way, 0.2km from Peterlee in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Peterlee East ward and the Easington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR8 1AX 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, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. 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 (165 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SR8 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00105273 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER YODEN WAY, SR8 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER YODEN WAY, SR8 1AX.
229
48
£ 38,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR8 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SR8 1AX's 57% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR8 1AX. 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
Economic Activity
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 1AX are high at 165 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
Seascape Primary School
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Dene House Primary School
Dene Academy
Endeavour Academy Durham
Acre Rigg Academy
Acre Rigg Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Costcutter0.9 km
- 1Life0.4 km
- Dicksons0.1 km
- Sweet Dreams0.0 km
- Xpress News and Mags Ltd0.1 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The White House0.8 km
- Peterlee Lodge Hotel0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- The Lunch Box0.9 km
- New Century0.7 km
- Peterlee Tandoori0.9 km
- Eden Fish Inn0.5 km
- Dulai's Fisheries0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Costa Coffee0.0 km
- Chimes Cafe0.2 km
- Starbucks0.3 km
- Club 3000 Bingo0.1 km
- McDonalds0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.1 km
- Iceland0.0 km
- Lidl0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Funk-A-Deli0.9 km
- Peterlee Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Vibe0.2 km
- Horden and Peterlee Rugby Football Club0.8 km
- The Five Quarter0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham8.6 km
- Hartlepool11.5 km
- Seaton Carew14.2 km
Bus Stops
- Surtees Rd.-Edenhill Rd.0.1 km
- Surtees Rd-Edenhill Rd0.1 km
- Surtees Rd-Edenhill Rd0.1 km
- Peterlee Bus Station Stand A0.2 km
- Peterlee Bus Station Stand B0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR81AX · Data under Open Government Licence