| Council | County Durham |
| Crime Rate | High for a North East town 62% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
The average house price in Peterlee is £105,851, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Peterlee house price trends over the last 30 years.
£105,851
£229,283
£121,529
£74,277
Is Peterlee a nice place to live?
Peterlee is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Peterlee?
Peterlee has a high crime rate for a North East town, with around 121 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 62% above the national average, and 30% above the Durham average.
What are the best schools in Peterlee?
Peterlee has 25 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is The Academy at Shotton Hall. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Yohden Primary School and Cotsford Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Peterlee?
The majority of residents in Peterlee identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).