Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

RYDAL MOUNT, SR8 3EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYDAL MOUNT, SR8 3EZ.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 29,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR8 3EZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SR8 3EZ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 31.2% year-on-year.

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

SR8 3EZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rydal Mount, 0.9km from Easington in Easington (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Easington ward and the Easington constituency.

For families considering a move, SR8 3EZ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £88k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 31.2% 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 3EZ are sourced from Output Area E00105293 (shared with 7 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 3EZ. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 88,000

9 sales · Mean £ 84,333

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

Crime around SR8 3EZ is moderate at 68 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 offences116
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson30
Other theft18
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Easington Colliery Primary School

Good563 pupils0.3 km
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Hope Wood Academy

Good216 pupils0.4 km
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Rosemary Lane Nursery School

Outstanding87 pupils1.3 km
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Easington Academy

Good747 pupils1.4 km
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Easington CofE Primary School

Good119 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Easington Colliery AFC0.4 km
  • Easington Colliery WMC and Institute0.1 km
  • Easington Social Welfare Centre0.4 km
  • The Leather Cap Sports and Social Club Ltd0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Rainbow Chinese Take Away0.3 km
  • Jills Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Seaside Lane Chop Suey House0.6 km
  • Pizza Mania0.5 km
  • The Spud Hut0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Creative Youth Opportunities0.7 km
  • Easy Tan0.2 km
  • Premier - Easington Colliery Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Jupiter Health Club0.9 km
  • The Crescent Mini Market0.1 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Healthworks0.1 km
  • The Old Pay Office0.9 km
  • Age Concern Tea Room0.5 km
  • Cafe Together0.8 km
  • The Pet and Play Cafe0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham5.5 km
  • Sunderland13.6 km
  • Hartlepool13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Glenhurst Road0.1 km
  • Health Centre0.1 km
  • Seaside Lane-Easington Street0.1 km
  • Glenhurst Road0.1 km
  • Glebe Terrace0.2 km