SR8 4JR is an up-and-coming urban area on Elm Terrace, 0.5km from Horden in Horden. Administratively it sits within Horden ward and the Easington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR8 4JR is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £69k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 147.5% 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 4JR are sourced from Output Area E00105384 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM TERRACE, SR8 4JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM TERRACE, SR8 4JR.
253
43
£ 27,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR8 4JR 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.
Area Character
SR8 4JR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £69k. Property prices are trending up 147.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR8 4JR. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 84,500
2 sales · Mean £ 84,500
Semi-Detached
£ 56,997
2 sales · Mean £ 56,997
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SR8 4JR is above average at 116 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.
school Local Schools
Cotsford Primary School
Yohden Primary School
Horden Nursery School
Dene House Primary School
Dene Academy
Seascape Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Double Discount Store0.4 km
- Sugar Rush The Sweet Life0.6 km
- Deniz Bargain Store0.6 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Shas Store0.5 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Guesthouse0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Horden Cricket Social Club0.7 km
- Horden Labour Club0.9 km
- Horden Social Welfare Centre0.4 km
- Horden Victory Club Ltd0.4 km
- Horden Comrades Club0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Horden Salvation Army0.3 km
- The Secret Garden Deli1.0 km
- The Vintage Tea Room0.8 km
- Dr Joseph Chandy Charitable Trust0.5 km
- Hub Grub0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Chillies Indian Cuisine and Grill0.3 km
- Penny's Bakers0.3 km
- Golden Dragon Chop Suey House0.4 km
- Horden's Spice0.3 km
- New Century0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham8.7 km
- Hartlepool10.7 km
- Seaton Carew13.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorne Crescent0.0 km
- Oak Terrace0.1 km
- Oak Terrace0.1 km
- Hawthorne Crescent0.1 km
- Third Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR84JR · Data under Open Government Licence