Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

SR8 4ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR8 4ED.

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Population

200

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 27,400 /yr

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Employed

22%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR8 4ED 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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2/10
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2/10
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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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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SR8 4ED has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SR8 4ED is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Horden in Horden. Administratively it sits within Horden ward and the Easington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR8 4ED is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 4ED are sourced from Output Area E00105382 (shared with 10 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 4ED. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime rates near SR8 4ED are high at 158 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 offences159
Shoplifting100
Anti-social behaviour55
Burglary52
Criminal damage and arson51

school Local Schools

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Cotsford Primary School

Good157 pupils0.2 km
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Yohden Primary School

Requires Improvement168 pupils0.4 km
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Horden Nursery School

Outstanding87 pupils0.6 km
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Dene Academy

Requires Improvement612 pupils0.9 km
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Dene House Primary School

Good280 pupils0.9 km
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Seascape Primary School

Good281 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary

Good106 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Double Discount Store0.1 km
  • Sugar Rush The Sweet Life0.2 km
  • Deniz Bargain Store0.2 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Shas Store0.1 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Guesthouse0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Horden Cricket Social Club0.5 km
  • Horden Labour Club0.7 km
  • Horden Social Welfare Centre0.2 km
  • Horden Victory Club Ltd0.1 km
  • Horden Comrades Club0.4 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Horden Salvation Army0.1 km
  • The Haven Cafe0.8 km
  • The Secret Garden Deli0.8 km
  • The Vintage Tea Room0.6 km
  • Dr Joseph Chandy Charitable Trust0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Chillies Indian Cuisine and Grill0.5 km
  • Penny's Bakers0.5 km
  • Golden Dragon Chop Suey House0.4 km
  • Horden's Spice0.5 km
  • The Food Palace0.7 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham8.3 km
  • Hartlepool10.9 km
  • Seaton Carew13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Victory Club0.1 km
  • Victory Club0.1 km
  • Third Street0.2 km
  • Horden Railway Station0.2 km
  • Grant Street0.2 km