Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

OAKFIELD GARDENS, SR8 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKFIELD GARDENS, SR8 1BD.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SR8 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 9.9% year-on-year.

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

SR8 1BD is a mixed residential area on Oakfield Gardens, 0.9km from Shotton in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Passfield ward and the Easington constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, up 9.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SR8 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00105437 (shared with 6 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 1BD. The average age is 49.7. 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 Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 259,000

7 sales · Mean £ 255,085

Semi-Detached

£ 169,000

6 sales · Mean £ 172,333

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

Crime around SR8 1BD is moderate at 67 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 offences57
Shoplifting36
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Shotton Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils0.4 km
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The Academy at Shotton Hall

Outstanding1168 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good266 pupils0.9 km
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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Good808 pupils0.9 km
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Howletch Lane Primary School

Good400 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Castle0.9 km
  • Shotton Hall0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Funk-A-Deli0.6 km
  • Hearts of Oak0.4 km
  • Peterlee Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Black Bull1.0 km
  • Luciano Bar & Bistro0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Grill n Chill Peterlee0.2 km
  • Cafe in the Dene0.5 km
  • Oakerside Tea Rooms0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Nisa Local0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham9.8 km
  • Hartlepool11.3 km
  • Seaton Carew13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Severn Close0.1 km
  • Severn Close0.1 km
  • Sunny Blunts0.2 km
  • Sunny Blunts0.2 km
  • Bywell Drive0.3 km