Peterlee is a distinct town located in eastern County Durham, close to the North Sea coast and approximately midway between Sunderland and Hartlepool. Established in the late 1940s as part of the wave of new towns built after World War II, Peterlee was conceived to provide modern housing and amenities for coal miners and their families. Its planned urban character features a mixture of residential estates, green corridors, and local amenities, giving the town a unique architectural feel compared to older neighbouring villages.