SR8 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arun Close, 0.7km from Peterlee in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Peterlee West ward and the Easington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR8 1DS is 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 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £64k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.3% 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00105441 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARUN CLOSE, SR8 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARUN CLOSE, SR8 1DS.
319
37
£ 31,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR8 1DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SR8 1DS has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR8 1DS. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 64,499
2 sales · Mean £ 64,499
Semi-Detached
£ 66,000
1 sales · Mean £ 66,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SR8 1DS is moderate at 73 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.
school Local Schools
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Shotton Hall Primary School
Howletch Lane Primary School
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Endeavour Academy Durham
Seascape Primary School
Dene Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- 1Life0.4 km
- Dicksons0.6 km
- Sweet Dreams0.7 km
- Xpress News and Mags Ltd0.6 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Vibe0.6 km
- Funk-A-Deli0.3 km
- Luciano Bar & Bistro0.8 km
- The Five Quarter0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Grill n Chill Peterlee0.8 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- Club 3000 Bingo0.6 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Peterlee Lodge Hotel0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Nest Fisheries0.8 km
- AJ's Foods0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham9.1 km
- Hartlepool11.5 km
- Seaton Carew14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Passfield Way - Southway0.2 km
- Southway - Dart Road0.2 km
- Southway - Dart Road0.2 km
- Passfield Way - Southway0.3 km
- Passfield Way - Southway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SR81DS · Data under Open Government Licence