Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

SR8 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR8 1AU.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR8 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SR8 1AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SR8 1AU is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Shotton in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Passfield ward and the Easington constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SR8, SR8 1AU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SR8 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00105435 (shared with 13 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 1AU. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

SR8 1AU has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour19
Shoplifting17
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order6

school Local Schools

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The Academy at Shotton Hall

Outstanding1168 pupils0.0 km
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Shotton Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good266 pupils1.0 km
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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Good808 pupils1.0 km
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Howletch Lane Primary School

Good400 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Black Bull0.5 km
  • Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Luciano Bar & Bistro0.7 km
  • Funk-A-Deli0.9 km
  • Hearts of Oak0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Grill n Chill Peterlee0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Nest Fisheries0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shotton Hall0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham9.7 km
  • Hartlepool11.7 km
  • Seaton Carew14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Shotton Hall0.1 km
  • Durham Way - Passfield Way0.2 km
  • Shotton Hall School0.2 km
  • Durham Way - Passfield Way0.2 km
  • Brougham Court0.3 km