Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

MONK COURT, SR8 1JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONK COURT, SR8 1JL.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SR8 1JL's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £245k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £245k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SR8 1JL is a sought-after residential area on Monk Court, 0.7km from Shotton in Peterlee. Administratively it sits within Passfield ward and the Easington constituency.

For serious buyers, SR8 1JL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SR8 1JL are sourced from Output Area E00105436 (shared with 5 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 1JL. The average age is 45.9. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 197,500

4 sales · Mean £ 206,250

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

SR8 1JL has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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The Academy at Shotton Hall

Outstanding1168 pupils0.5 km
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Shotton Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good266 pupils1.5 km
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St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Good808 pupils1.5 km
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Howletch Lane Primary School

Good400 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Black Bull0.8 km
  • Castle Eden Golf Club0.8 km
  • The Royal George0.9 km
  • Luciano Bar & Bistro0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Grill n Chill Peterlee0.9 km
  • Maximo's Restaurant0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shotton Hall0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham10.3 km
  • Hartlepool11.5 km
  • Seaton Carew13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Durham Way - Barnard Wynd0.2 km
  • Durham Way - Barnard Wynd0.2 km
  • Brancepeth Close0.3 km
  • Brougham Court0.3 km
  • Brancepeth Close0.3 km