SR8 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westway, 0.7km from Peterlee in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Peterlee West ward and the Easington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £73k, 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00105391 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTWAY, SR8 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWAY, SR8 1DE.
281
39
£ 31,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR8 1DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 39, SR8 1DE 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR8 1DE. The average age is 39.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 73,000
1 sales · Mean £ 73,000
Flat
£ 39,999
1 sales · Mean £ 39,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SR8 1DE is moderate at 69 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
Howletch Lane Primary School
Shotton Hall Primary School
Endeavour Academy Durham
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Acre Rigg Academy
Acre Rigg Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- 1Life0.5 km
- Dicksons0.7 km
- Sweet Dreams0.8 km
- Xpress News and Mags Ltd0.7 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd0.6 km
- Funk-A-Deli0.6 km
- Hearts of Oak0.6 km
- Peterlee Cricket Club0.6 km
- The Moorcock1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Chimes Cafe0.6 km
- Grill n Chill Peterlee1.0 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Club 3000 Bingo0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Peterlee Lodge Hotel0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Nest Fisheries0.6 km
- Crispy Cod0.9 km
- AJ's Foods0.8 km
- Beverley Way Dynasty0.9 km
- Subway0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham8.9 km
- Hartlepool11.8 km
- Seaton Carew14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Passfield Way - Southway0.0 km
- Passfield Way - Southway0.1 km
- Grampian Dr - Hulme Court0.2 km
- Passfield Way - Southway0.2 km
- Grampian Dr - Hulme Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR81DE · Data under Open Government Licence