Area Info for Peterlee (Durham)

Overview of Peterlee

Peterlee is a town located in County Durham, in the North East of England. It was established in the 1940s as a new town primarily to accommodate the overspill population from nearby industrial areas. The town is known for its modernist planning and layout, which was designed to create a community with a mix of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces.

History

Peterlee was officially designated as a new town in 1948, with development driven by the Peterlee Development Corporation. The town's name is believed to be derived from the surname of a local landowner, Peter Lee, although some sources suggest it was chosen to reflect the town's purpose as a new community. The development aimed to provide better housing and amenities for workers in the coal mining and industrial sectors of the region.

Geography and Location

Situated approximately 8 miles east of Durham city centre and about 15 miles south of Sunderland, Peterlee is well-positioned within the North East region. The town is part of the County Durham unitary authority and is close to major transport links, including the A19 and A1(M) motorways, facilitating connectivity to other parts of the UK.

Population

As of the latest available data, Peterlee has a population of around 20,000 residents. The community is diverse, with a mix of families, working-age adults, and retirees.

Economy and Employment

Historically, the economy of Peterlee was heavily reliant on coal mining and heavy industry. Although these industries have declined, the town has diversified its economy, with employment now found in retail, healthcare, education, and service sectors. The town centre hosts various shops, supermarkets, and local businesses.

Education

Peterlee is served by several primary and secondary schools, providing education for local children. Notable institutions include Peterlee School and Dene Community School. The town also benefits from proximity to further education colleges in the wider County Durham area.

Recreation and Amenities

The town offers various recreational facilities, including parks, sports clubs, and community centres. The Eden Lane Park and the nearby Castle Eden Dene provide green spaces for leisure activities. There are also local sports teams, a library, and cultural events organised throughout the year.

Transport

Peterlee is accessible by road and bus services, with regular connections to nearby towns and cities. The nearest railway station is in Durham, providing rail links to London, Newcastle, and other major destinations. The town's location makes it convenient for commuting and travel within the North East region.
Education
School
Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary0.00 miles
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE
St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College0.00 miles
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE
Howletch Lane Primary School0.41 miles
Pennine Drive, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2NQ
Apollo Studio Academy0.53 miles
Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN
Shotton Hall Primary School0.56 miles
Waveney Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1NX
The Academy at Shotton Hall0.62 miles
Passfield Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AU
Acre Rigg Infant School0.74 miles
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Acre Rigg Academy0.74 miles
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Seascape Primary School0.83 miles
Ellison Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5NJ
Dene Community School1.08 miles
Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL
Dene House Primary School1.08 miles
Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL
Cotsford Junior School1.35 miles
Third Street, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4EH
Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary1.40 miles
Thorpe Road, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4AB
Yohden Primary School1.45 miles
Windsor Terrace, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4HP
Horden Nursery School1.56 miles
Cotsford Park, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4TB
Cotsford Infant School1.56 miles
Cotsford Park, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4TB
Health
Clinic
Peterlee Health Centre - Hearingcare Clinic0.35 miles
Bede Way, Room 9, Flemming Place, Peterlee, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AD
Peterlee Health Centre0.35 miles
Bede Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AD
Specsavers Hearcare - Codurha (Peterlee)0.43 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 8 The Chare, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AE
Huntercombe House Peterlee0.57 miles
Station Road, Peterlee, County Durham, Peterlee, SR8 5JE
Healthworks - Peterlee2.14 miles
Paradise Lane, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3EX
Wheatley Hill2.87 miles
Front Street, Wheatley Hill, Durham, County Durham, DH6 3NJ
Seaham Medical Centre5.45 miles
Eastdene Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8DY
Seaham Primary Care Centre5.46 miles
St. Johns Square, Seaham, SR7 7JE
Specsavers Hearcare - Co. Durham [Seaham]5.51 miles
Unit 10B, The Byron Place Shopping Centre, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7DR
Hartfields Manor5.70 miles
139 Hartfields Manor, Hartfields, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS26 0US
Alliance Medical Mri Service - Hartlepool5.97 miles
University Hospital Of Hartlepool, Holdforth Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS24 9AH
Hetton Medical Centre - Hearingcare Clinic6.31 miles
Francis Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring,, DH5 9EZ
Hetton Health Centre6.31 miles
Francis Way, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH5 9EZ
Granville Lodge6.48 miles
24 Granville Avenue, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS26 8ND
The Phoenix Centre6.57 miles
Hindpool Close, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS24 0TB
Sherburn Surgery6.70 miles
Gray Avenue, Sherburn Village, Durham, County Durham, DH6 1JE
GP
Drs Abbott, Patel & Uehlein0.35 miles
Suite No. 3, Peterlee Health Centre, Peterlee, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AD
Carodoc Practice0.35 miles
Suite No. 2, Bede Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AD
Horden Group Practice0.35 miles
Peterlee Health Centre, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AD
Peterlee Health Centre0.35 miles
Shinwell Medical Group, Suite 4, St Cuthbert`s Way, Peterlee, Co Durham, SR8 1AD
Peterlee Health Centre (Dr Ramakrishna Gupta)0.35 miles
Bede Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AD
Dr Mansour0.35 miles
Suite No. 2, Bede Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AD
Blackhall & Peterlee Practice0.48 miles
O`Neill Drive, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5TZ
William Brown Centre0.51 miles
Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5TW
The Surgery1.09 miles
Sunderland Road, Horden, County Durham, SR8 4QP
Jupiter House Surgery1.13 miles
Sunderland Road, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4PF
Shinwell Medical Practice1.33 miles
Shinwell Medical Practice, Fourth Street, off Blackhills Road, Horden, Co Durham, SR8 4LD
Southdene Medical Centre1.73 miles
56 Front Street, Shotton Colliery, Durham, DH6 2LT
Shotton Medical Practice1.77 miles
Bevan Grove, Shotton Colliery, Co. Durham, England - Uk, DH6 2LQ
Drs Patel & Uehlein2.12 miles
Station Road Surgery, Station Road,, Station Road, Shotton Colliery, Durham, Durham, DH6 2JL
Intrahealth @ Healthworks 2.14 miles
Paradise Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, England - Uk, SR8 3EX
Easington Medical Centre2.27 miles
School Street, Easington Colliery, Durham, England - Uk, SR8 3PR
Hospital
University Hospital Of Hartlepool5.97 miles
Holdforth Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS24 9AH
City Hospitals Sunderland at University Hospital Of Hartlepool5.97 miles
Holdforth Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS24 9AH
Sandwell Park Hospital, Hartlepool6.86 miles
Lancaster Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8LN
Hopewood Park7.33 miles
Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0NB
Sedgefield Community Hospital7.78 miles
Salters Lane, Sedgefield, Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, TS21 3EE
Sunderland Eye Infirmary9.26 miles
Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland, SR2 9HP
University Hospital Of North Durham10.16 miles
North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
City Hospitals Sunderland at University Hospital Of North Durham10.16 miles
University Hospital Of Durham, Dryburn Hospital, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
Sunderland Royal Hospital10.44 miles
Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP
Lanchester Road Hospital11.06 miles
Lanchester Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5RD
Chester Le Street Hospital11.26 miles
Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3AT
Nuffield Health, Tees Hospital11.30 miles
Nuffield Health Tees Hospital, Junction Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS20 1PX
Monkwearmouth Hospital11.69 miles
Newcastle Road, Sunderland, SR5 1NB
University Hospital Of North Tees12.02 miles
Hardwick Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 8PE
Spire Washington Hospital12.04 miles
Picktree Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9JZ
West Lane Hospital, Middlesbrough13.93 miles
Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4EE
Pharmacy
Boots0.43 miles
30-32 The Chare, Peterlee, SR8 1AE
The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.43 miles
9 The Chare, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AE
Intrahealth Pharmacy Limited0.51 miles
William Brown Centre, Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5TW
Asda Pharmacy0.57 miles
Asda Stores Ltd, Surtees Road, Peterlee, SR8 5HA
Dixon and Hall Ltd0.83 miles
60 York Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DP
Whitfield M Ltd1.07 miles
Sunderland Road, Horden, Peterlee, SR8 4QJ
Boots1.36 miles
17 Blackhills Road, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4DW
Shotton Pharmacy1.73 miles
2 Front Street, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2LT
Whitfield M Ltd2.22 miles
28 Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4EA
T Meikle Pharmacy2.26 miles
51 Middle Street, Blackhall, Hartlepool, TS27 4EE
Boots2.28 miles
Craddock House, Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3PF
Boots2.28 miles
1 Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3PF
Boots2.57 miles
Front Street West, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5PZ
Whitfield M Ltd2.98 miles
22 Alexander Terrace, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3JW
Haswell Pharmacy Ltd3.43 miles
80 Front Street, Haswell, Co Durham, DH6 2BL
Whitfield M Ltd3.80 miles
2 Stanley Terrace, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3ES
Leisure
Park
PASMORE PAVILION (Grade II Listed)0.48 miles
CASTLE EDEN DENE0.72 miles
THE CASTLE, CASTLE EDEN (Grade II Listed)0.90 miles
BRACKEN HILL WOOD1.10 miles
HORDEN GRASSLANDS1.75 miles
LIMEKILN GILL1.87 miles
GORE BURN2.95 miles
DURHAM3.03 miles
BLACKHALL GRASSLANDS3.13 miles
WINGATE QUARRY3.58 miles
DURHAM COAST4.02 miles
HART TO HASWELL WALKWAY4.12 miles
NOSES POINT4.47 miles
HART WARREN4.93 miles
CASSOP VALE5.29 miles
RAISBY WAY AND TRIMDON GRANGE QUARRY5.44 miles
Shop
Groceries
Farmfoods Peterlee0.34 miles
Unit B Bede Way, Castle Dene Shopping Centre, SR8 1EA
ALDI Unit 1, Castle Dene Centre0.35 miles
Bede Way, Peterlee, SR8 1BU
Sainsbury's Peterlee Local0.39 miles
Grampian Drive, Peterlee, SR8 2LR
Lidl Peterlee0.41 miles
Howletch Lane, Peterlee, SR8 2BL
Iceland Peterlee0.46 miles
38/40 Yoden Way, Peterlee County, Durham, SR8 1AS
ASDA Peterlee0.57 miles
Surtrees Road, Peterlee, SR8 5HA
Beverley Way Stores0.57 miles
72 Beverley Way, Peterlee, Co Durham SR8 2AT
Nisa Local0.60 miles
Unit 1 Oakerside Park, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1QB
Londis AM 2 PM0.71 miles
Merevale Beaumont Crescent, Peterlee, SR8 4AW
Costcutter Peterlee0.79 miles
128 - 132 Yoden Road, Peterlee, Co Durham, SR8 5DY
SPAR Peterlee0.99 miles
Easington Tyre Centre, Acre Rigg Filling Station, Durham, SR8 5AZ
Mosci’s Convenience Store1.14 miles
Lynn House, Sunderland Road, Horden SR8 4PF
Sainsbury's Horden Local1.21 miles
Cotsford Lane, Peterlee, SR8 4JJ
Shotton Mini Market1.68 miles
8 Friar Street, Shotton Colliery Durham DH6 2PA
Co-op Durham1.80 miles
Shotton, DH6 2LW
SPAR Shotton1.87 miles
The Willows, Salters Lane, DH6 2PT
Transport
Airport
Durham Tees Valley Airport17.36 miles
Newcastle International Airport24.21 miles
Bus Stop
Passfield Way - Southway (NE)0.03 miles
Passfield Way - Southway (SW)0.07 miles
Grampian Dr - Hulme Court (NE)0.10 miles
Passfield Way - Southway (SE)0.11 miles
Grampian Dr - Hulme Court (SW)0.12 miles
Burnhope Way-Neville Rd (NE)0.15 miles
Burnhope Way - Neville Rd (SE)0.15 miles
Burnhope Way - Neville Rd (NW)0.17 miles
Southway - Dart Road (NW)0.19 miles
Neville Road - Stainton Way (NE)0.20 miles
Passfield Way - Oakerside (NE)0.20 miles
Southway - Dart Road (SE)0.21 miles
Passfield Way - Oakerside (SW)0.25 miles
Burnhope Way-East Durham College (SE)0.26 miles
Helford Road (NE)0.28 miles
Burnhope Way-East Durham College (NW)0.32 miles
Ferry Port
Transporter Bridge North Side12.76 miles
Transporter Bridge South Side12.83 miles
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal16.82 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal17.06 miles
North Shields Ferry Terminal17.52 miles
Railway Station
Seaham Rail Station5.67 miles
Hartlepool Rail Station7.30 miles
Seaton Carew Rail Station8.91 miles
Durham Rail Station9.60 miles
Sunderland Rail Station10.37 miles
Billingham Rail Station10.77 miles
St Peters Rail Station10.79 miles
Chester-le-Street Rail Station11.50 miles
Seaburn Rail Station12.05 miles
Stockton Rail Station12.98 miles
Middlesbrough Rail Station13.04 miles
East Boldon Rail Station13.44 miles
South Bank Rail Station13.70 miles
British Steel Redcar Rail Station13.74 miles
Thornaby Rail Station13.76 miles
Newton Aycliffe Rail Station13.93 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (SR8 1D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment403
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
120, YODEN ROAD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5DY		£150,000
2025-05-22
terraced
freehold
6, WOODMANSEY CLOSE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2RW		£280,000
2025-05-16
detached
freehold
33, KENT WALK

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2BS		£60,000
2025-05-01
terraced
freehold
16, WOODFIELD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 1DB		£169,950
2025-04-30
semidetached
freehold
9, HULME COURT

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2NU		£95,000
2025-04-30
terraced
freehold
10, ASHTON RISE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5NB		£135,000
2025-04-28
semidetached
freehold
16, JARVIS ROAD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5EJ		£105,000
2025-04-23
semidetached
freehold
2, LINACRE COURT

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2NP		£99,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
24, SPRINGBANK

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 1FA		£135,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
11, SPRINGBANK

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 1FA		£127,000
2025-03-24
semidetached
freehold
5, KENTMERE PLACE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5PU		£89,950
2025-03-14
terraced
freehold
5, FAIRBAIRN ROAD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5EQ		£55,000
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
67, BEVERLEY WAY

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2AY		£61,000
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
7, KENTMERE PLACE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5PU		£80,000
2025-02-19
terraced
freehold
13, ALSTON WALK

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5LY		£122,999
2025-02-06
semidetached
freehold
2, BECK PLACE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2AB		£125,000
2025-01-13
semidetached
freehold
98, BASINGSTOKE ROAD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2AW		£87,500
2024-12-18
terraced
freehold
12, STAINTON WAY

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2BJ		£170,000
2024-12-06
semidetached
freehold
11, CUMBRIAN WAY

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5PT		£46,000
2024-11-28
terraced
freehold
68, AMERSHAM CRESCENT

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5JJ		£85,000
2024-11-28
semidetached
freehold
57, HELFORD ROAD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 1EU		£65,000
2024-11-22
terraced
freehold
12, NEWARK CLOSE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2AS		£32,000
2024-08-30
terraced
freehold
23, BUCKINGHAM ROAD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2DT		£80,000
2024-08-28
terraced
freehold
66, BAILEY RISE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5EA		£89,950
2024-08-28
semidetached
freehold
23, STAINTON WAY

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2BJ		£225,000
2024-08-14
semidetached
freehold
11, OXFORD CLOSE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2EF		£132,000
2025-03-24
terraced
freehold
3, STAINTON WAY

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2BJ		£202,000
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
30, NEVILLE ROAD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2AF		£59,000
2025-03-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2025-03-18   £96,500
4, SMILLIE CLOSE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5JH		£120,000
2025-03-07
semidetached
freehold
22, LITTLE EDEN

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5HX		£81,000
2025-03-07
semidetached
freehold
12, FAIRBAIRN ROAD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5EN		£114,000
2025-03-03
detached
freehold
36, NEWARK CLOSE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2AS		£67,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
20, BAILEY RISE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5EA		£53,000
2025-02-21
terraced
freehold
18, SPRINGBANK

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 1FA		£142,000
2025-02-17
terraced
freehold
18, DERWENT ROAD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5PZ		£70,000
2025-02-14
terraced
freehold
43, SUNNY BLUNTS

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 1LS		£75,000
2025-02-07
terraced
freehold
6, ENNERDALE CLOSE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5QA		£82,105
2025-02-05
detached
freehold
71, THAMES ROAD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 1DU		£65,950
2025-02-03
terraced
freehold
4, FAIRBAIRN ROAD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5EQ		£76,000
2025-01-31
semidetached
freehold
33, SPRINGBANK

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 1FA		£142,000
2025-01-31
semidetached
freehold
8, FAIRBAIRN ROAD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5EQ		£119,950
2025-01-10
detached
freehold
53, YODEN ROAD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5JD		£85,000
2025-01-08
semidetached
freehold
3, ALSTON WALK

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5LY		£85,999
2025-01-02
terraced
freehold
19, NESBIT ROAD

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5QU		£105,000
2024-10-31
semidetached
freehold
28, HERTON CLOSE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2AL		£90,000
2024-08-30
semidetached
freehold
10, MEDWAY CLOSE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 1EZ		£65,000
2024-08-07
terraced
freehold
13, BRUCE PLACE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 5JR		£65,000
2024-07-12
semidetached
freehold
49, KENT WALK

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2BS		£60,000
2024-06-07
terraced
freehold
27, WILLERBY GROVE

PETERLEE
COUNTY DURHAM
SR8 2RN		£265,000
2025-01-24
detached
freehold
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