SR8 1BA is a mixed residential area on Oakfield Gardens, 0.8km from Shotton in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Passfield ward and the Easington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, down 30.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR8 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00105437 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKFIELD GARDENS, SR8 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKFIELD GARDENS, SR8 1BA.
301
50
£ 38,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SR8 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 30.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR8 1BA. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 169,000
13 sales · Mean £ 142,638
Detached
£ 241,250
24 sales · Mean £ 230,104
Terraced
£ 78,350
3 sales · Mean £ 78,350
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SR8 1BA is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Castle0.9 km
- Shotton Hall0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Funk-A-Deli0.7 km
- Hearts of Oak0.4 km
- Peterlee Cricket Club0.7 km
- Black Bull1.0 km
- Luciano Bar & Bistro0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Grill n Chill Peterlee0.3 km
- Cafe in the Dene0.6 km
- Oakerside Tea Rooms0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham9.9 km
- Hartlepool11.3 km
- Seaton Carew13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Severn Close0.2 km
- Severn Close0.2 km
- Sunny Blunts0.2 km
- Sunny Blunts0.2 km
- Bywell Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR81BA · Data under Open Government Licence