SR8 1DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Forth Close, 0.5km from Peterlee in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Peterlee West ward and the Easington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR8 1DG 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, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00105441 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORTH CLOSE, SR8 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORTH CLOSE, SR8 1DG.
319
37
£ 31,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR8 1DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in SR8 1DG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR8 1DG. The average age is 36.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SR8 1DG is moderate at 62 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
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Howletch Lane Primary School
Shotton Hall Primary School
Endeavour Academy Durham
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Seascape Primary School
Acre Rigg Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- 1Life0.3 km
- Dicksons0.5 km
- Sweet Dreams0.5 km
- Xpress News and Mags Ltd0.5 km
- Premier - Edenhill Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd0.8 km
- Funk-A-Deli0.5 km
- Hearts of Oak0.6 km
- Peterlee Cricket Club0.5 km
- The Vibe0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Chimes Cafe0.4 km
- Grill n Chill Peterlee1.0 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- Club 3000 Bingo0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Eden Fish Inn0.9 km
- Nest Fisheries0.8 km
- Crispy Cod1.0 km
- AJ's Foods0.5 km
- Beverley Way Dynasty1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Peterlee Lodge Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham8.9 km
- Hartlepool11.6 km
- Seaton Carew14.2 km
Bus Stops
- Passfield Way - Southway0.2 km
- Passfield Way - Southway0.3 km
- Passfield Way - Southway0.3 km
- Burnhope Way - Neville Rd0.3 km
- Burnhope Way-Neville Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR81DG · Data under Open Government Licence