Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SR8 postcode area, covering Peterlee and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£83,388
Median price
£64,250
5-year trend
+29.8%
Total sales
19,191
The SR8 area has 853 individual postcodes with 19,191 registered sales. Prices are +79.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Peterlee. The five-year price movement is +29.8%.
SR8 is among the most affordable postcode areas with an average of £83,388, +79.0% below the national average. Entry-level markets appeal to budget-conscious buyers and landlords. The dataset includes 19,191 recorded sales across 853 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SR8 is +29.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SR8 4LA
£30,446 avg · 181 sales
SR8 4QQ
£38,587 avg · 181 sales
SR8 4LX
£37,353 avg · 171 sales
SR8 4JX
£30,855 avg · 167 sales
SR8 4QH
£33,321 avg · 166 sales
SR8 4EH
£39,451 avg · 152 sales
SR8 4LY
£30,783 avg · 148 sales
SR8 2PY
£72,702 avg · 146 sales
SR8 3JT
£120,789 avg · 137 sales
This SR8 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SR8 postcode area is £83,388, based on 19,191 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Peterlee.
Properties in SR8 average £83,388, which is +79.0% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£64,250) is 23.0% below the average (£83,388), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in SR8 have moved +29.8% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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