Postcode report
SR8 5AD Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SR8 5AD: area rating, property, schools and local change
SR8 5AD 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 5AD, then scores the surrounding small area 27/100 - bottom 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SR8 5AD are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 5AD is based on County Durham 032 Census 2021. It covers 9,021 residents, 1,800 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 37% 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 1/10.
For property prices near SR8 5AD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SR8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £115k from 68 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SR8 5AD 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 5AD 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.
Local change around SR8 5AD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 5AD
Is SR8 5AD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 27/100 (bottom 3% 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 5AD?
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 5AD?
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 5AD?
LocaleIQ matched SR8 5AD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SR8 5AD?
The latest median sold price is £115k based on 68 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SR8 5AD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.