SPIRE HOLLIN, SR8 1DA House Prices & Local Information

SR8 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Spire Hollin, 0.4km from Peterlee in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Peterlee West ward and the Easington constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SR8 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00105440 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.