Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

BEDE STREET, SR8 3RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDE STREET, SR8 3RT.

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Population

109

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR8 3RT 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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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SR8 3RT is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 8% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.

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

SR8 3RT is an up-and-coming urban area on Bede Street, 1.1km from Easington Lea in Easington (County Durham). Administratively it sits within Easington ward and the Easington constituency.

For families considering a move, SR8 3RT represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (183 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £94k, 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 3RT are sourced from Output Area E00105306 (shared with 15 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 3RT. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 8%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 94,000

1 sales · Mean £ 94,000

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

Crime rates near SR8 3RT are high at 183 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 offences125
Shoplifting81
Criminal damage and arson51
Anti-social behaviour29
Public order18

school Local Schools

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Hope Wood Academy

Good216 pupils0.4 km
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Easington Colliery Primary School

Good563 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary

Good106 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Easington Colliery AFC0.3 km
  • Easington Colliery WMC and Institute0.8 km
  • Easington Social Welfare Centre0.3 km
  • The Leather Cap Sports and Social Club Ltd0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Rainbow Chinese Take Away0.6 km
  • Jills Fish & Chips0.0 km
  • Seaside Lane Chop Suey House0.2 km
  • Pizza Mania0.2 km
  • The Spud Hut0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Creative Youth Opportunities0.1 km
  • Easy Tan0.9 km
  • Premier - Easington Colliery Convenience Store0.1 km
  • The Crescent Mini Market0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Healthworks0.9 km
  • The Old Pay Office0.2 km
  • Age Concern Tea Room0.2 km
  • Cafe Together0.0 km
  • The Pet and Play Cafe0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham5.6 km
  • Hartlepool13.5 km
  • Sunderland13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Methodist Church0.1 km
  • Methodist Church0.1 km
  • Station Road-Office Street0.2 km
  • Station Road-Office Street0.2 km
  • Seaside Lane-Memorial Avenue0.3 km