Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

NOBLE STREET, SR8 3LX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOBLE STREET, SR8 3LX.

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Population

193

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR8 3LX 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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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SR8 3LX spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 4.2% year-on-year.

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

SR8 3LX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Noble Street, 0.8km from Easington Lea in Easington (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Easington ward and the Easington constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SR8 3LX offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £37k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.2% 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 3LX are sourced from Output Area E00105298 (shared with 4 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 3LX. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 33,675

40 sales · Mean £ 36,207

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

Crime around SR8 3LX is moderate at 88 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 offences112
Criminal damage and arson33
Anti-social behaviour31
Other theft17
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Hope Wood Academy

Good216 pupils0.2 km
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Easington Colliery Primary School

Good563 pupils0.6 km
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Rosemary Lane Nursery School

Outstanding87 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Easington Colliery AFC0.4 km
  • Easington Colliery WMC and Institute0.3 km
  • Easington Social Welfare Centre0.4 km
  • The Leather Cap Sports and Social Club Ltd0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Rainbow Chinese Take Away0.2 km
  • Jills Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Seaside Lane Chop Suey House0.4 km
  • Pizza Mania0.4 km
  • The Spud Hut0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Creative Youth Opportunities0.6 km
  • Easy Tan0.5 km
  • Premier - Easington Colliery Convenience Store0.5 km
  • The Crescent Mini Market0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Healthworks0.4 km
  • The Old Pay Office0.7 km
  • Age Concern Tea Room0.4 km
  • Cafe Together0.6 km
  • The Pet and Play Cafe0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham5.2 km
  • Sunderland13.3 km
  • St Peters13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Holme Hill Lane0.1 km
  • Holme Hill Lane0.2 km
  • Seaside Lane-Easington Street0.2 km
  • Holme Hill George Avenue0.3 km
  • George Avenue0.3 km