SR8 2PG

Peterlee, County Durham

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At a glance

Every premises in SR8 2PG can get gigabit-capable broadband. The average home in County Durham sold for £140,447 in the latest House Price Index, up 4.7% on a year earlier. The neighbourhood records 123 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, above the England and Wales rate of 97.

From SR8 2PG, the nearest primary school is Howletch Lane Primary School, 0.2 mi away, about a 4 minute walk; the nearest secondary is East Durham College, 0.2 mi away, about a 5 minute walk; the nearest GP surgery is William Brown Centre, 0.9 mi away, about a 19 minute walk.

Horden station is 1.9 mi away; the nearest park, Woodhouse Park, is 90 m away, about a 1 minute walk.

At a glance

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableAll premisesGigabit

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)All premises

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)All premises

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)All premises

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

This neighbourhood · County Durham 035

123High · 8/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

Local authority · County Durham

122Very high · 9/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

England and Wales

crimes per 1,000 residents

Crime rates and scores by type

Crime type	Per 1,000	England and Wales	Score
Violence and sexual offences	49	34	Very high · 9/10
Shoplifting	16	8.6	Very high · 9/10
Anti-social behaviour	15	15	High · 7/10
Criminal damage and arson	15	6.7	Very high · 10/10
Public order	7.8	6.7	High · 8/10
Other theft	5.2	6.5	Moderate · 6/10
Other crime	4.4	2.1	Very high · 10/10
Burglary	3.0	3.6	Moderate · 6/10
Vehicle crime	2.6	5.0	Moderate · 4/10
Drugs	2.5	3.3	High · 7/10
Robbery	1.4	1.4	High · 8/10
Possession of weapons	0.7	1.0	Moderate · 6/10
Theft from the person	0.3	1.7	Moderate · 5/10
Bicycle theft	0.3	0.8	Moderate · 5/10

County Durham 035: October 2025 to September 2026, 7,308 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

County Durham 035 County Durham England and Wales

Source: data.police.uk · ONS population estimates. Rates use resident population, so busy centres with few residents score higher than it may feel. Scores are a guide, not an official rating.

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Schools nearby

Primary

Howletch Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 2–11

OfstedInspected 24 Sept 2024 · Report

Quality of educationRequires improvementBehaviour and attitudesGoodPersonal developmentGoodLeadership and managementGood

0.2 mi

Acre Rigg Infant SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 2–7

Ofsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionStrong standardCurriculum and teachingExpected standardAchievementExpected standardAttendance and behaviourStrong standardPersonal development and wellbeingExpected standardLeadership and governanceExpected standardEarly yearsExpected standard

0.4 mi

Acre Rigg AcademyPrimary · Academy sponsor led · ages 7–11 · Ofsted reports

0.4 mi

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 2–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 25 Apr 2023 · Report

0.5 mi

Shotton Hall Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 4–11 · Ofsted reports

0.8 mi

Secondary

East Durham College16 plus · Further education · ages 14–99 · Ofsted reports

0.2 mi

St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form CollegeSecondary · Academy converter · ages 11–18 · Ofsted reports

0.4 mi

The Academy at Shotton HallSecondary · Academy converter · ages 11–16

Nursery, special and other

Endeavour Academy DurhamFree schools alternative provision · ages 14–19 · Ofsted reports

0.2 mi

Rosemary Lane Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2–5

Ofsted report cardInspected 7 Jul 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionStrong standardCurriculum and teachingStrong standardAchievementStrong standardAttendance and behaviourStrong standard

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

Pharmacies

York Road PharmacyPharmacy · SR8 2DP

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

BootsPharmacy · SR8 1AE

0.8 mi · 16 min walk

Peterlee Health Centre PharmacyPharmacy · SR8 1AE

0.8 mi · 16 min walk

GP practices

William Brown CentreGP practice · SR8 5TW

0.9 mi · 19 min walk

Southdene Medical CentreGP practice · DH6 2LT

1.3 mi

Bevan Medical GroupGP practice · DH6 2LQ

1.4 mi

Dentists

Dental SurgeryDental practice · SR8 1BT

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Castle Dene Dental SurgeryDental practice · SR8 1BW

0.8 mi · 16 min walk

Dental PracticeDental practice · SR8 1AL

0.8 mi · 17 min walk

Hospitals

Pch - Peterlee Community HospitalHospital · SR8 5UQ

1.0 mi · 20 min walk

Peterlee Community HospitalHospital · SR8 5UQ

1.0 mi · 20 min walk

Peterlee Community HospitalHospital · SR8 5UQ

1.0 mi · 20 min walk

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

Train stations

Horden

1.9 mi

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport). Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h.

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Parks and green spaces

90 mto the nearest park, Woodhouse Park

2parks within a 10 minute walk

9.8hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Woodhouse ParkPark or garden · 4.7 hectares

90 m · 1 min walk

Play area (4 nearby)nearest 0.3 hectares

140 m · 2 min walk

Sports groundunder 0.1 hectares

0.1 mi · 2 min walk

The Prescott Sports CentreSports ground · 7.5 hectares

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Park or garden (3 nearby)nearest 5.1 hectares

0.3 mi · 7 min walk

Playing field (2 nearby)nearest 13 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Allotments or community garden1.7 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Bowling green0.5 hectares

0.7 mi · 13 min walk

Play area (2 nearby)nearest 0.1 hectares

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Park or garden (2 nearby)nearest 1.1 hectares

0.7 mi · 15 min walk

Sports ground (2 nearby)nearest 1.5 hectares

0.7 mi · 15 min walk

Play area (2 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

1.0 mi · 19 min walk

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£38,652

£33,469 after tax

County Durham

£41,601

£33,453 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£38,652

After tax£33,469

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£24,998County Durham £28,784 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (County Durham 035); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is in the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England (ranked 4,196 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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40% of County Durham's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

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Decile 2

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Education, skills and training

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Decile 3

Health and disability

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Decile 1

Crime

Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

17% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 27% in County Durham and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about SR8 2PG

What is the crime rate in SR8 2PG?

The neighbourhood records 123 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, above the England and Wales rate of 97. Across County Durham the rate is 122 per 1,000. Figures are crimes reported to the police over the latest 12 months; they can't tell you how safe a particular street feels.

How much do houses cost in SR8 2PG?

The average home in County Durham sold for £140,447 in the latest House Price Index, up 4.7% on a year earlier. By type: detached £239,098, semi-detached £141,233, terraced £116,586, flats £78,510. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near SR8 2PG?

The nearest primary school is Howletch Lane Primary School, 0.2 mi away, about a 4 minute walk. The nearest secondary school is East Durham College, 0.2 mi away, about a 5 minute walk. Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in SR8 2PG?

Every premises in SR8 2PG can get gigabit-capable broadband. Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

Where is the nearest train station to SR8 2PG?

Horden is 1.9 mi away.

What is the average household income in SR8 2PG?

The ONS estimates average household income of £38,652 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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