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.
WOODFIELD, SR8 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODFIELD, SR8 1DB.
380
42
£ 31,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Endeavour Academy Durham
Howletch Lane Primary School
Acre Rigg Academy
Acre Rigg Infant School
Shotton Hall Primary School
Seascape Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Peterlee Lodge Hotel0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SR81DB · Data under Open Government Licence