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SR8

PETERLEE

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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SR8 encompasses PETERLEE and its surrounding areas in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £104,257
1yr change ▲ 27.3%
Crime 14% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£104,257

▲ 27.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

64% below national avg

Crime Rate

92.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

14% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

359 Mbps

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.

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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

£91K £101K £110K £119K £128K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

538,011

Population

67

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.

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359.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SR8 PETERLEE

What is the average house price in SR8 PETERLEE?
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 PETERLEE 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 is the population of SR8 PETERLEE?
The population of SR8 (PETERLEE) is approximately 538,011 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SR8 PETERLEE?
There are 22 schools in or near SR8. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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