Postcode report
SR8 2JR Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SR8 2JR: area rating, property, schools and local change
SR8 2JR is a postcode in Peterlee, County Durham, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SR8 2JR, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 34% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SR8 2JR are property market signals and housing, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SR8 2JR is based on County Durham 037 Census 2021. It covers 6,461 residents, 2,006 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near SR8 2JR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SR8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £115k from 62 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SR8 2JR can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SR8 2JR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SR8 2JR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SR8 2JR
Is SR8 2JR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 46/100 (bottom 34% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SR8 2JR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SR8 2JR?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SR8 2JR?
LocaleIQ matched SR8 2JR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SR8 2JR?
The latest median sold price is £115k based on 62 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SR8 2JR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.