SR8 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lakemore, 0.9km from Peterlee in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Passfield ward and the Easington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR8 1DZ 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 107.4% year-on-year. 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 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00105443 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAKEMORE, SR8 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKEMORE, SR8 1DZ.
265
47
£ 38,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR8 1DZ 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
With 37% social renting, SR8 1DZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 47-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 107.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR8 1DZ. The average age is 46.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 120,500
9 sales · Mean £ 124,605
Terraced
£ 90,000
16 sales · Mean £ 92,075
Detached
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SR8 1DZ is moderate at 68 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
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Shotton Hall Primary School
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Howletch Lane Primary School
Endeavour Academy Durham
Acre Rigg Infant School
Acre Rigg Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- 1Life0.6 km
- Dicksons0.8 km
- Sweet Dreams0.9 km
- Xpress News and Mags Ltd0.8 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd0.7 km
- The Vibe0.8 km
- Funk-A-Deli0.4 km
- Luciano Bar & Bistro0.7 km
- The Five Quarter0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Grill n Chill Peterlee0.7 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Club 3000 Bingo0.8 km
- Chimes Cafe0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Peterlee Lodge Hotel0.8 km
- Shotton Hall0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Nest Fisheries0.7 km
- AJ's Foods0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham9.2 km
- Hartlepool11.6 km
- Seaton Carew14.2 km
Bus Stops
- Southway - Dart Road0.0 km
- Southway - Dart Road0.1 km
- Passfield Way - Southway0.1 km
- Helford Road0.2 km
- Passfield Way - Southway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR81DZ · Data under Open Government Licence