Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

HELFORD ROAD, SR8 1ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELFORD ROAD, SR8 1ER.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR8 1ER 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.

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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 62% social renting, SR8 1ER is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 52.6% year-on-year.

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

SR8 1ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Helford Road, 0.9km from Peterlee in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Passfield ward and the Easington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR8 1ER 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £41k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 52.6% 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 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00105442 (shared with 11 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 1ER. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
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

Flat

£ 48,000

2 sales · Mean £ 48,000

Semi-Detached

£ 118,000

1 sales · Mean £ 118,000

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

Crime around SR8 1ER is moderate at 55 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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Shoplifting33
Criminal damage and arson22
Anti-social behaviour21
Other crime10

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good266 pupils0.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Good808 pupils0.6 km
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Shotton Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils0.7 km
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The Academy at Shotton Hall

Outstanding1168 pupils0.9 km
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Howletch Lane Primary School

Good400 pupils1.2 km
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Dene House Primary School

Good280 pupils1.4 km
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Dene Academy

Requires Improvement612 pupils1.4 km
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Endeavour Academy Durham

Good49 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • A Breath of Fresh Air0.8 km
  • 1Life0.5 km
  • Dicksons0.8 km
  • Sweet Dreams0.9 km
  • Xpress News and Mags Ltd0.8 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bar 230.9 km
  • Funk-A-Deli0.0 km
  • Hearts of Oak0.4 km
  • Peterlee Cricket Club0.0 km
  • The Vibe0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Chimes Cafe0.8 km
  • Grill n Chill Peterlee0.5 km
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • AJ's Foods0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Peterlee Lodge Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham9.4 km
  • Hartlepool11.2 km
  • Seaton Carew13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Southway - Dart Road0.3 km
  • Southway - Dart Road0.3 km
  • Helford Road0.3 km
  • Hearts of Oak0.4 km
  • Passfield Way - Southway0.4 km