South Crescent, Peterlee
House prices, sold prices and local information for SR8 4AF.
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At a glance
1 property sale on South Crescent, Peterlee has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 26 Feb 2016. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £42,000.
House prices on South Crescent compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. South Crescent has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SR8 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 1 | £42,000 | 26 Feb 2016 |
Sold prices on South Crescent
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37, South Crescent SR8 4AF | 26 Feb 2016 | £42,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near South Crescent
Crime
313 crimes were reported within about a mile of South Crescent in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 97 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 63 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Other theft | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
South Crescent is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tyne and Wear coastal rivers Flood alert area
- Tyne and Wear coast Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near South Crescent
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School 99 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Cotsford Primary School 181 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Acre Rigg Infant School 252 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Acre Rigg Academy 257 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Yohden Primary School 182 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Endeavour Academy Durham 50 pupils | Free schools alternative provision | 14–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Dene House Primary School 303 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Dene Academy 638 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Horden station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Seaham station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Conyers Crescent Hail and Ride (E-bound, Conyers Crescent) 1 min walk
- Conyers Crescent Hail and Ride (W-bound, Conyers Crescent) 1 min walk
- Beaumont Crescent Hail and Ride (NW-bound, Beaumont Crescent) 1 min walk
- Beaumont Crescent Hail and Ride (SE-bound, Beaumont Crescent) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Horden Group Practice
Sea View Health Centre, Fourth Street, Peterlee · 0.8 mi - William Brown Centre
Manor Way, Peterlee · 1.0 mi - Blackhall And Peterlee Practice
Blackhall Community Health Centre, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool · 2.3 mi - Southdene Medical Centre
Front Street, Shotton Colliery, Durham · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Peterlee · 0.8 mi
- Aldi Aldi Yoden Way · 0.9 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Peterlee Superstore · 0.9 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Horden Local · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Peterlee Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- M.whitfield Limited · 0.8 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Alexanders · 0.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 49.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 36.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 761 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,655 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around South Crescent
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 96.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 38.6% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 54.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.1% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 20.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.7% | 19.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 17.3% | 26.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.8% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 43% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.7% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 33.1% | 24.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16.2% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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- Hunters 0.9 mi
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- Kimmitt & Roberts 0.9 mi
- Dowen 0.9 mi
- Fallow Property Management 2.2 mi
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