Peterlee population
Peterlee has a population of 20,300, making it the 8th largest place in County Durham. In 2005 the World Gazetteer recorded 29,979, a fall of 32.3% since.
The 2005 figure is from the World Gazetteer archive and may draw its boundary differently from the current source, so treat the change as indicative. Sources: method.
Year-by-year official estimates for the wider area: County Durham population trends, 2001–2024.
Nearby in County Durham
| # | Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newton Aycliffe | 26,415 |
| 2 | Bishop Auckland | 26,050 |
| 3 | Seaham | 22,373 |
| 4 | Spennymoor | 17,766 |
| 5 | Annfield Plain | 10,406 |
| 6 | Shildon | 9,976 |