Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WESTWAY, SR8 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWAY, SR8 1DE.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 31,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 39, SR8 1DE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

SR8 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westway, 0.7km from Peterlee in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Peterlee West ward and the Easington constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £73k, 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00105391 (shared with 3 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 1DE. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 73,000

1 sales · Mean £ 73,000

Flat

£ 39,999

1 sales · Mean £ 39,999

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

Crime around SR8 1DE is moderate at 69 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.

Violence and sexual offences103
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson19
Other crime10
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Good808 pupils0.0 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good266 pupils0.0 km
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Howletch Lane Primary School

Good400 pupils0.7 km
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Shotton Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils0.8 km
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Endeavour Academy Durham

Good49 pupils0.9 km
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The Academy at Shotton Hall

Outstanding1168 pupils1.0 km
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Acre Rigg Academy

Good280 pupils1.2 km
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Acre Rigg Infant School

Good295 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • 1Life0.5 km
  • Dicksons0.7 km
  • Sweet Dreams0.8 km
  • Xpress News and Mags Ltd0.7 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Funk-A-Deli0.6 km
  • Hearts of Oak0.6 km
  • Peterlee Cricket Club0.6 km
  • The Moorcock1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Chimes Cafe0.6 km
  • Grill n Chill Peterlee1.0 km
  • Starbucks0.6 km
  • Club 3000 Bingo0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Peterlee Lodge Hotel0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Nest Fisheries0.6 km
  • Crispy Cod0.9 km
  • AJ's Foods0.8 km
  • Beverley Way Dynasty0.9 km
  • Subway0.7 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Lidl0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham8.9 km
  • Hartlepool11.8 km
  • Seaton Carew14.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Passfield Way - Southway0.0 km
  • Passfield Way - Southway0.1 km
  • Grampian Dr - Hulme Court0.2 km
  • Passfield Way - Southway0.2 km
  • Grampian Dr - Hulme Court0.2 km