SR8 1AR House Prices & Local Information

SR8 1AR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Peterlee in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Peterlee East ward and the Easington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR8 1AR is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00105267 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.