# Peterlee (SR8), North East SR8 has experienced modest price appreciation of 2.2% annually over five years, significantly below the national average, whilst rental growth reached 5.1% over the same period. Population increased by 0.7% over five years, indicating relatively stable demand. The district holds a trajectory score of 51.4/100, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally and suggesting moderate market fundamentals. Currently classified as latent in its gentrification stage, SR8 shows limited signs of imminent structural transformation. The divergence between rental and capital growth rates reflects investor activity outpacing broader price appreciation, a pattern typical of post-industrial areas establishing new equilibrium valuations.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Peterlee · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.4 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by safety.
20 planning applications submitted in SR8 over the last six months.
Peterlee (SR8) common questions
Is Peterlee up and coming?
Peterlee (SR8) has a trajectory score of 49/100 (Average), placing it in the top 55% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 5.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Peterlee safe?
Peterlee has a safety score of 40/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Peterlee?
The average property price in Peterlee (SR8) is £142k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Peterlee?
The median monthly rent in Peterlee (SR8) is £622 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Peterlee?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Wingate (TS28), Hartlepool (TS27), Seaham (SR7), Trimdon Station (TS29), Durham (DH6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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