Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WOODFIELD, SR8 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODFIELD, SR8 1DB.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 31,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SR8 1DB — age 42, 75% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 20.1% year-on-year.

home £196,362 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR8 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodfield, 0.4km from Peterlee in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Peterlee West ward and the Easington constituency.

For families considering a move, SR8 1DB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, down 20.1% 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00105440 (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 1DB. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 162,475

4 sales · Mean £ 166,237

Detached

£ 212,750

2 sales · Mean £ 212,750

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

Crime around SR8 1DB is moderate at 81 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 offences90
Anti-social behaviour53
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order15
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Good808 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good266 pupils0.4 km
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Endeavour Academy Durham

Good49 pupils0.6 km
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Howletch Lane Primary School

Good400 pupils0.7 km
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Acre Rigg Academy

Good280 pupils0.9 km
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Acre Rigg Infant School

Good295 pupils0.9 km
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Shotton Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils1.1 km
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Seascape Primary School

Good281 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • 1Life0.5 km
  • Dicksons0.5 km
  • Sweet Dreams0.6 km
  • Xpress News and Mags Ltd0.6 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • The Lunch Box0.9 km
  • Peterlee Tandoori0.9 km
  • Eden Fish Inn0.8 km
  • Dulai's Fisheries0.9 km
  • Nest Fisheries0.8 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Funk-A-Deli0.9 km
  • Hearts of Oak0.9 km
  • Peterlee Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The Moorcock0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Chimes Cafe0.5 km
  • Starbucks0.3 km
  • Club 3000 Bingo0.6 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Peterlee Lodge Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Lidl0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham8.6 km
  • Hartlepool11.9 km
  • Seaton Carew14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Neville Road - Stainton Way0.1 km
  • Burnhope Way-Neville Rd0.1 km
  • Burnhope Way - Neville Rd0.1 km
  • Burnhope Way - Neville Rd0.2 km
  • Neville Rd - Howletch La0.2 km