Cornfield Garth Peterlee, County Durham
23 addresses across 1 postcode (SR8), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11908280.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £168,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 6, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Horden, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is William Brown Centre, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £161,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £54,000 | £54,000 | £54,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2024 | 21 SR8 5TN | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2021 | 1 SR8 5TN | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2021 | 7 SR8 5TN | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2018 | 15 SR8 5TN | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2016 | 2 SR8 5TN | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2015 | 3 SR8 5TN | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2007 | 8 SR8 5TN | Detached | £161,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2005 | 11 SR8 5TN | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2003 | 3 SR8 5TN | Detached | £173,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2001 | 17 SR8 5TN | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2000 | 12 SR8 5TN | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 28 Jul 1995 | 12A SR8 5TN | Detached | £66,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (11); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (55% of about 560 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 72 m and 76 m above sea level (74 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR8 5TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Horden 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Hartlepool 714,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eastfield Peterlee | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Peterlee Bus Station Stand A | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 28.2 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 39.5 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest William Brown Centre | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Intrahealth Pharmacy Limited | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alexanders | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Peterlee Community Hospital | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Constabulary | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Peterlee Fullwell Road Cashzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,690 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,690 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Castle, Castle Eden, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Castle, Castle Eden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Yoden medieval settlement | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Pasmore Pavilion | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Deserted medieval village, moated site, and early medieval timber building at Castle Eden, 200m south of The Castle | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Plantation | Wood | 90 m north |
| Round Plantation | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Thorntree Gill | Cliff or slope | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Danesly Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Dene Mouth | Bay | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Gunner's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 270 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Dene Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Yohden Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cotsford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horden Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blackhall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sunshine Day Nursery SR8 5RL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Dene House Primary School 2736 SR8 5RL | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| New Century SR8 5RT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily SR8 5RT | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Eastfield (25); On or near Eastdene Way (6); On or near White Lea Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SR8 5TN: 23 addresses
Nearby streets
Eastdene Way · Eastfield · White Lea Close · Whitelea Close · Chilton Garth · Elm Tree Gardens · Dean Close · Delavale Close
All the streets in SR8 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.