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SR8 Area Report

County Durham

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£83,146
Median Price
Postcode district (SR8)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (SR8)
10
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.6/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in SR8

Rental Yield
7.2
Price Growth
7.5
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.4
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (SR8)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

319
Crimes/month
66
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 276
2025-05: 289
2025-06: 302
2025-07: 323
2025-08: 301
2025-09: 265
2025-10: 297
2025-11: 287
2025-12: 251
2026-01: 321
2026-02: 277
2026-03: 360
2025-042026-03

↑ 2% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (County Durham)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

County Durham has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
5
employment
4
education
5
health
3
crime
4
housing
6
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for County Durham (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the SR8-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£141,494
County Durham average
+6.3%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£242,502
Detached
£142,239
Semi-Detached
£116,948
Terraced
£80,004
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £56,004
01/12/2003: £71,221
01/12/2004: £94,785
01/12/2005: £105,235
01/12/2006: £112,109
01/12/2007: £117,944
01/12/2008: £104,222
01/12/2009: £105,786
01/12/2010: £101,290
01/12/2011: £97,894
01/12/2012: £96,437
01/12/2013: £92,639
01/12/2014: £91,707
01/12/2015: £94,695
01/12/2016: £95,730
01/12/2017: £99,792
01/12/2018: £100,055
01/12/2019: £99,299
01/12/2020: £106,502
01/12/2021: £116,631
01/12/2022: £129,401
01/12/2023: £125,647
01/12/2024: £133,069
01/12/2025: £141,494
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

6
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
1
Independent
10
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 10 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

41.6
Avg Attainment 8
-2.1% vs national (42.5)
40.5%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 35 secondary schools in County Durham

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in SR8 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£224,950
432 sales
Semi-detached
£92,000
828 sales
Terraced
£52,000
2,174 sales
Flat
£45,000
23 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for County Durham. For the headline SR8 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+6.3%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
County Durham
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,733/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

50/100

Moderate walkability - some amenities nearby but others require transport.

Within ½ mile:8 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

9.9°C
Avg Temperature
874mm
Annual Rainfall
2796h
Sunshine/Year
23.9 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: July
Driest: June
Now: 15.9°C, OvercastHumidity: 61%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

36 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.3/5
Average Rating
75%
Rated Good or Very Good
36
Total Establishments
The Lunch BoxTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Dulai's FisheriesTakeaway/sandwich shop
3/5
Hong Kong ExpressTakeaway/sandwich shop
4/5
Peterlee TandooriTakeaway/sandwich shop
4/5
Best OneRetailers - other
3/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

18%
Renewable Energy
16g
CO₂/kWh
very low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

imports 51.4%nuclear 18.6%wind 13.8%biomass 11.8%solar 4.4%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

115m
Highabove sea level

At 115m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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