Mill Hill Peterlee, County Durham
46 addresses across 4 postcodes (SR8), about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 11935001.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2002 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 8 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Horden, about 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Woodhouse Park, is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 123 to 150 m above sea level.
- Noise: 30 of its 46 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southdene Medical Centre, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 4 SR8 2HR | Detached | £878,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 May 2025 | 7B SR8 2HR | Other | £4,900,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Jul 2024 | PETERLEE GLASS CO LTD SR8 2HR | Other | £2,280,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Oct 2022 | UNIT 3, 5A SR8 2HR | Other | £195,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Apr 2021 | HEXION SPECIALITY CHEMICALS UK LTD SR8 2HR | Other | £300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Aug 2019 | UNIT 3, 5A SR8 2HR | Other | £140,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Dec 2018 | T R W AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS LTD SR8 2HR | Other | £804,676 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Jan 2018 | UNIT 3, 5A SR8 2HR | Other | £230,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Aug 2016 | 1 SR8 2HR | Other | £650,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Aug 2016 | PETERLEE GLASS CO LTD SR8 2HR | Other | £298,800 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Sep 2015 | UNIT 3, 5/5A SR8 2HR | Other | £250,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jul 2002 | 4 SR8 2HR | Detached | £350,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (72% of about 740 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
Finished in the last three months
- 29 July 2026 to 31 July 2026: NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 3 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR8 2HR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| SR8 2JF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| SR8 2HX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SR8 2RB | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 54 addresses are between 123 m and 150 m above sea level (141 m on average); the ground rises about 27 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR8 2HR | 100% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
| SR8 2HX | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SR8 2JF | 91% | 4% | 4% | 0% |
| SR8 2RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Horden 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Hill - Weiser Peterlee | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Peterlee Bus Station Stand H | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NFS 360 Connect - Depot Parking | 320 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 29.4 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 36.2 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southdene Medical Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest York Road Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Peterlee Community Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Police - Easington Police Office | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Woodhouse Park 4.7 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,030 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Pasmore Pavilion, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pasmore Pavilion | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mickle Hill | Hill | 790 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Andrew's Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Calfpasture Dene | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Thorpe Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Gunner's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Shippersea Bay | Bay | 4.9 km (3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 46 |
30 of the street's 46 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acre Rigg Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Acre Rigg Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Easington Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Easington CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Howletch Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Shotton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| East Durham College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Play Place UK Ltd SR8 2RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Mar 2026 |
| MyoMuscle Gym SR8 2RD | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Black Amber SR8 2RD | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (northumbria).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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 2HR: 38 addresses of 54 in the postcode
- SR8 2JF: 4 addresses of 40 in the postcode
- SR8 2HX: 3 addresses
- SR8 2RB: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hackworth Road · Kitching Road
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.