St Thomas Close Easington, County Durham
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (SR8), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11907949.
4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale. 1 homes have an energy certificate (E: 1). 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises. The nearest railway station is Horden, about 3.8 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 138 to 140 m above sea level. 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Southdene Medical Centre, about 2.9 km away. About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2016 | 9 SR8 3AR | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2011 | 6 SR8 3AR | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 6 SR8 3AR | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 22 May 1998 | 1 SR8 3AR | Detached | £65,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 108 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 C (25% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Easington Village. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR8 3AR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| SR8 3BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 138 m and 140 m above sea level (139 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR8 3AR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SR8 3BD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Horden 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km | |
| Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 14 within 800 m; nearest Church Easington Village | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Peterlee Bus Station Stand A | 3.0 km |
| Car parks | NFS 360 Connect - Depot Parking | 1.2 km |
| EV charging points | Mer | 2.3 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 30.9 km |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 35.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Southdene Medical Centre | 2.9 km |
| Pharmacies | York Road Pharmacy | 1.8 km |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.0 km |
| Hospital | Peterlee Community Hospital | 3.7 km |
| Police station | Durham Police - Easington Police Office | 1.0 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest ATM | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8,310 m² | 500 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,370 m² | 290 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 1.4 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easington CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 110 m | 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 |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 240 m | 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 |
| Easington Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 340 m | 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 Colliery Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Acre Rigg Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
| Acre Rigg Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 2.0 km | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Inn SR8 3AZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 4 Good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Premier - Easington Village Convenience Store SR8 3AU | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Go Local Extra Easington SR8 3AT | Retailers - other | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Mar 2026 |
| The Miners Lamp SR8 3AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near South Side (10); On or near The Spinney (9); On or near Rosemary Lane (6); On or near Church Walk (3); On or near Westcliff Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 7 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
Nearby streets
Clappersgate · Church Walk · St Mary's Close · Essyn Court · South Side · Rosemary Lane · Cliff Terrace · Thorpe Road · St Mary's Close · Windsor Court · Cadwell Lane · Tudor Grange
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.