SR8 — PETERLEE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SR8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SR8 is £104,257, which is 61% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in SR8 cost 63.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SR8 have risen 27.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£234,754	237
Semi-detached	£101,648	521
Terraced	£58,366	1354
Flat	£55,176	17
All types	£104,257	2196

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SR8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 92.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SR8 has a crime rate 14% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

33.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

14.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

16.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SR8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SR8 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Horden Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Rosemary Lane Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Cotsford Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Acre Rigg Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Yohden Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

538,011

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SR8 are 359.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

359.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SR8 is collected by Sunderland Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SR8 — PETERLEE

Area Summary

SR8 (PETERLEE) offers affordable property prices (£104,257, 64% below national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (359 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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SEAHAM

£146K

▼ 5.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SR8?

The average house price in SR8 (PETERLEE) is £104,257, based on 2196 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 64% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 27.3% over the past year.

Is SR8 a safe area to live?

Crime in SR8 is close to the national average at 92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (33.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SR8?

There are 22 schools in or near SR8. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SR8?

Council tax in SR8 is collected by Sunderland Council. The Band D rate is £2,370 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SR8?

The average broadband download speed in SR8 is 359 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SR8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in SR8 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 538,011.