Tarn Close Peterlee, County Durham
24 addresses across 1 postcode (SR8), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11908394.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £55,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 16, D: 7).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 80 m 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 108 to 111 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is William Brown Centre, about 300 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 359 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £62,000 | £62,000 | £62,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £76,500 | £75,000 | £78,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £69,995 | £69,995 | £69,995 |
| 2004 | 1 | £40,100 | £40,100 | £40,100 |
| 2000 | 1 | £22,000 | £22,000 | £22,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £20,895 | £20,895 | £20,895 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 17 SR8 5PB | Terraced | £50,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 11 SR8 5PB | Terraced | £32,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Aug 2024 | 14 SR8 5PB | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2021 | 2 SR8 5PB | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2020 | 17 SR8 5PB | Terraced | £50,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Aug 2008 | 4 SR8 5PB | Terraced | £62,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2007 | 17 SR8 5PB | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2007 | 11 SR8 5PB | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2005 | 4 SR8 5PB | Terraced | £69,995 | |
| 16 Jul 2004 | 12 SR8 5PB | Terraced | £40,100 | |
| 30 Nov 2000 | 17 SR8 5PB | Terraced | £22,000 | |
| 24 Jan 1997 | 4 SR8 5PB | Terraced | £20,895 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); Bungalow, end-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1950-1966 (13); 1967-1975 (9); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16); owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (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 A (97% of about 680 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- BURNSIDE, SR8 1BX: up to 31 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- BURNSIDE, SR8 1BX: up to 33 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 1 September 2026 to 3 September 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 24 addresses are between 108 m and 111 m above sea level (110 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR8 5PB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Horden 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Hartlepool 714,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kirkstone Avenue Peterlee | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Peterlee Bus Station Stand A | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | NFS 360 Connect - Depot Parking | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 28.7 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 38.6 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest William Brown Centre | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Practice | 300 m |
| Hospital | Peterlee Community Hospital | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Constabulary | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.8 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,690 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,190 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 7.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Yoden medieval settlement, a scheduled monument, 920 m (0.6 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Yoden medieval settlement | Scheduled monument | 920 m (0.6 miles) north |
| The Castle, Castle Eden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Pasmore Pavilion | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Round Plantation | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Blunts Plantation | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Blunts Dene | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Danesly Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Gunner's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Dene Mouth | Bay | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
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 | 23 | 24 |
1 of the street's 24 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 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | 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 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| East Durham College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cotsford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Yohden Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Acre Rigg Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Horden Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Superdrug SR8 1AS | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| AJS Foods SR8 1AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Sweet Dreams SR8 1AS | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2024 |
| The Five Quarter SR8 1AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| IntraHealth Pharmacy SR8 5TW | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| County Durham Foodbank - Durham Christian Partnership SR8 5DD | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Card Factory SR8 1AE | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Dicksons SR8 1AE | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Greggs SR8 1BP | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| B and M SR8 1BS | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy SR8 1AE | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Card Factory SR8 1AE | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Little Eden SR8 5DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Cooplands SR8 1AJ | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 |
| Shoplifting | 32 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Other theft | 24 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Surtees Road (74); On or near Parking Area (68); On or near Petrol Station (65); On or near Kirkstone Avenue (26); On or near Kentmere Place (22).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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 5PB: 24 addresses
Nearby streets
Staveley Road · Skiddaw Close · Scarfell Close · Kentmere Place · Kilnhill Walk · Eskdale Walk · Grisedale Road · Surtees Road · Langdale Place · Torver Close · Cumbrian Way · Wasdale 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.