Postcode report
SR8 2PW Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SR8 2PW: area rating, property, schools and local change
SR8 2PW 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 2PW, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SR8 2PW 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 2PW is based on County Durham 025 Census 2021. It covers 5,761 residents, 265 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 15% 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 7/10.
For property prices near SR8 2PW, 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 2PW can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 2PW by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near SR8 2PW; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about SR8 2PW
Is SR8 2PW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 50% 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 2PW?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SR8 2PW?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SR8 2PW?
LocaleIQ matched SR8 2PW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SR8 2PW?
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 2PW?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.