Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

HELFORD ROAD, SR8 1EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELFORD ROAD, SR8 1EN.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR8 1EN 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.

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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SR8 1EN has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SR8 1EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Helford Road, 0.9km from Peterlee in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Passfield ward and the Easington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR8 1EN 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00105442 (shared with 11 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 1EN. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around SR8 1EN is moderate at 66 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.

Violence and sexual offences82
Shoplifting36
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson25
Other crime11

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good266 pupils0.4 km
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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Good808 pupils0.4 km
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Shotton Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils0.6 km
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The Academy at Shotton Hall

Outstanding1168 pupils0.8 km
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Howletch Lane Primary School

Good400 pupils1.0 km
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Endeavour Academy Durham

Good49 pupils1.3 km
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Seascape Primary School

Good281 pupils1.5 km
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Dene House Primary School

Good280 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • 1Life0.5 km
  • Dicksons0.8 km
  • Sweet Dreams0.9 km
  • Xpress News and Mags Ltd0.8 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd0.8 km
  • The Vibe0.8 km
  • Funk-A-Deli0.2 km
  • Luciano Bar & Bistro0.6 km
  • The Five Quarter0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Grill n Chill Peterlee0.6 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • Club 3000 Bingo0.8 km
  • Chimes Cafe0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Peterlee Lodge Hotel0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Nest Fisheries0.8 km
  • AJ's Foods0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham9.3 km
  • Hartlepool11.4 km
  • Seaton Carew14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Southway - Dart Road0.1 km
  • Southway - Dart Road0.1 km
  • Helford Road0.2 km
  • Hearts of Oak0.3 km
  • Passfield Way - Southway0.3 km