Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

MONTFALCON CLOSE, SR8 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONTFALCON CLOSE, SR8 1DD.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 31,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR8 1DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 41, SR8 1DD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

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

For families considering a move, SR8 1DD represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00105439 (shared with 8 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 1DD. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 174,975

2 sales · Mean £ 174,975

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

Crime around SR8 1DD is moderate at 84 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 offences113
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson45
Public order19
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Good808 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good266 pupils0.5 km
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Endeavour Academy Durham

Good49 pupils0.5 km
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Acre Rigg Academy

Good280 pupils0.8 km
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Acre Rigg Infant School

Good295 pupils0.8 km
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Howletch Lane Primary School

Good400 pupils0.8 km
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Seascape Primary School

Good281 pupils1.1 km
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Shotton Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • 1Life0.6 km
  • Dicksons0.6 km
  • Sweet Dreams0.6 km
  • Xpress News and Mags Ltd0.6 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The White House0.9 km
  • Peterlee Lodge Hotel0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • The Lunch Box0.8 km
  • Peterlee Tandoori0.8 km
  • Eden Fish Inn0.8 km
  • York Road Fisheries0.9 km
  • Dulai's Fisheries0.8 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Funk-A-Deli1.0 km
  • Peterlee Cricket Club1.0 km
  • The Moorcock0.8 km
  • The Vibe0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • How Do You Do0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Chimes Cafe0.5 km
  • Starbucks0.3 km
  • Club 3000 Bingo0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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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

  • Seaham8.4 km
  • Hartlepool12.0 km
  • Seaton Carew14.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Neville Rd - Howletch La0.1 km
  • Neville Rd - Howletch La0.1 km
  • Neville Road - Stainton Way0.2 km
  • Burnhope Way - Neville Rd0.3 km
  • Burnhope Way-Neville Rd0.3 km