SR8 1EE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Carrock Close, 1.3km from Peterlee in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Passfield ward and the Easington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, down 9.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR8 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00105447 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARROCK CLOSE, SR8 1EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARROCK CLOSE, SR8 1EE.
271
50
£ 38,700 /yr
47%
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
No single demographic signal dominates SR8 1EE — age 50, 80% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £300k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR8 1EE. The average age is 49.6. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 262,500
7 sales · Mean £ 270,350
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SR8 1EE has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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
Shotton Hall Primary School
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Dene House Primary School
Dene Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- 1Life0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Castle0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Funk-A-Deli0.5 km
- Hearts of Oak0.8 km
- Peterlee Cricket Club0.5 km
- Luciano Bar & Bistro0.5 km
- Peterlee Labour Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Grill n Chill Peterlee0.5 km
- Cafe in the Dene0.3 km
- Oakerside Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Peterlee Leisure Centre0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham9.8 km
- Hartlepool10.7 km
- Seaton Carew13.3 km
Bus Stops
- Beaumont - Conyers Cr0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SR81EE · Data under Open Government Licence