Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

LIDDLE CLOSE, SR8 2QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIDDLE CLOSE, SR8 2QD.

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Population

474

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 31,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR8 2QD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SR8 2QD spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.5% year-on-year.

home £101,200 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR8 2QD is a safe, established residential area on Liddle Close, 0.4km from Easington in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Peterlee West ward and the Easington constituency.

For families considering a move, SR8 2QD represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SR8 2QD are sourced from Output Area E00105218 (shared with 7 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 2QD. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 106,000

5 sales · Mean £ 99,400

Terraced

£ 82,000

1 sales · Mean £ 82,000

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

SR8 2QD has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences72
Criminal damage and arson20
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order6
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Acre Rigg Academy

Good280 pupils0.3 km
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Acre Rigg Infant School

Good295 pupils0.3 km
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Endeavour Academy Durham

Good49 pupils0.6 km
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Howletch Lane Primary School

Good400 pupils1.2 km
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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Good808 pupils1.5 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good266 pupils1.5 km
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Easington Academy

Good747 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Booze Busters0.3 km
  • Premier - Beverley Way Store0.7 km
  • BP Petrol Station0.5 km
  • CannaSlim0.3 km
  • Lydon Pharmacy Group Ltd0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • CALM in East Durham – Karma Cafe0.2 km
  • Aramark @ Caterpillar0.8 km
  • How Do You Do0.3 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.6 km
  • The Play Place UK Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Dulai's Fisheries1.0 km
  • People's Takeaway0.9 km
  • Peterlee Tandoori1.0 km
  • Beverley Way Dynasty0.7 km
  • Crispy Cod0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Acre Rigg Social Club0.4 km
  • The Moorcock0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham7.6 km
  • Hartlepool13.1 km
  • Durham14.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Nottingham Place0.2 km
  • Westmorland Rise0.2 km
  • York Road - Argus Butterfly0.2 km
  • Nottingham Place0.2 km
  • Westmorland Rise0.2 km