SR8 Postcode District
SR8 is the Postcode District for Peterlee in Durham
The SR8 postcode district is located in the SR Sunderland postal area, SR8 has a population of 34,667 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 11.67 square miles (30.24 square kilometres or 7,471.68 acres).
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District overview
In the SR8 postcode district, the primary settlement is Peterlee, located in Durham. Other significant settlements in the area include North West Industrial Estate, Old Shotton, South West Industrial Estate, Easington, Easington Colliery, Easington Village, Horden, Littlethorpe, and North East Industrial Estate. The county in which these settlements are located is the county of Durham, in England. The most significant post town in the SR8 postcode district is Peterlee.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SR8 1, covers Peterlee in Durham.
The sector SR8 2, covers Peterlee in Durham.
The sector SR8 3, covers Peterlee and Easington in Durham.
The sector SR8 4, covers Horden in Durham.
The sector SR8 5, covers Peterlee in Durham.
The sector SR8 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is PETERLEE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the County Durham area with a total of 981 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Seaham | 4.35 | N |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 5.38 | NW |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 7.02 | NW |
| Hartlepool | 8.09 | SE |
| Sunderland | 9.00 | N |
| Sedgefield | 9.44 | SSW |
| Durham | 9.53 | W |
| Ferryhill | 10.34 | SW |
| Chester-le-Street | 10.89 | WNW |
| Washington | 11.52 | NW |
| Spennymoor | 11.65 | WSW |
| Billingham | 11.69 | S |
| Whitburn | 12.23 | N |
| Newton Aycliffe | 14.11 | SW |
| Middlesbrough | 14.34 | SSE |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 14.59 | S |
| Willington | 14.64 | WSW |
| Hebburn | 15.36 | NNW |
| Shildon | 15.40 | SW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,188
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden | PETERLEE | SR8 4 | 203 |
| PETERLEE | PETERLEE | SR8 5 | 179 |
| PETERLEE | PETERLEE | SR8 1 | 158 |
| PETERLEE | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 156 |
| PETERLEE | PETERLEE | SR8 2 | 148 |
| PETERLEE | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 62 |
| PETERLEE | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 33 |
| PETERLEE | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 29 |
| Easington | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 26 |
| Easington Colliery | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 17 |
| Easington Colliery | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 17 |
| Easington | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 17 |
| Easington Village | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 14 |
| Easington Village | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 14 |
| North West Industrial Estate | PETERLEE | SR8 2 | 13 |
| South West Industrial Estate | PETERLEE | SR8 2 | 12 |
| Easington Village | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 12 |
| Easington | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 10 |
| Horden | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 8 |
| Easington Colliery | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 6 |
| PETERLEE | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 4 |
| Littlethorpe | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 4 |
| North East Industrial Estate | PETERLEE | SR8 5 | 4 |
| PETERLEE | PETERLEE | SR8 4 | 4 |
| Horden | PETERLEE | SR8 4 | 4 |
| Easington | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 4 |
| PETERLEE | PETERLEE | SR8 5 | 3 |
| PETERLEE | PETERLEE | SR8 5 | 3 |
| Old Shotton | PETERLEE | SR8 2 | 3 |
| Old Shotton | PETERLEE | SR8 2 | 3 |
| North East Industrial Estate | PETERLEE | SR8 5 | 2 |
| North East Industrial Estate | PETERLEE | SR8 5 | 2 |
| Horden | PETERLEE | SR8 4 | 2 |
| Whitehouse Business Park | PETERLEE | SR8 2 | 2 |
| Easington | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 2 |
| Old Shotton | PETERLEE | SR8 2 | 1 |
| PETERLEE | PETERLEE | SR8 2 | 1 |
| Horden | PETERLEE | SR8 4 | 1 |
| PETERLEE | PETERLEE | SR8 2 | 1 |
| Whitehouse Business Park | PETERLEE | SR8 2 | 1 |
| North East Industrial Estate | PETERLEE | SR8 5 | 1 |
| Easington Village | PETERLEE | SR8 3 | 1 |
| PETERLEE | PETERLEE | SR8 2 | 1 |
Street list for SR8
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| ALMA STREET | 632 |
| HARDWICK STREET | 596 |
| UPPER YODEN WAY | 554 |
| SURTEES ROAD B1320 | 312 |
| SURTEES ROAD B1320 | 312 |
| MALVERN CLOSE | 247 |
| YODEN WAY B1320 | 208 |
| YODEN WAY B1320 | 208 |
| YODEN WAY B1320 | 208 |
| SIXTH STREET | 167 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5102 |
| Shoplifting | 2042 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1787 |
| Public order | 799 |
| Other theft | 719 |
| Burglary | 587 |
| Other crime | 496 |
| Vehicle crime | 376 |
| Drugs | 305 |
| Possession of weapons | 112 |
| Robbery | 80 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Theft from the person | 33 |
| Bicycle theft | 26 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEASIDE LANE | PETERLEE | EASINGTON COLLIERY | 49 | SR8 3PF | View map |
| YODEN WAY | PETERLEE | 41 | SR8 1BP | View map | |
| SUNDERLAND ROAD | PETERLEE | HORDEN | 23 | SR8 4PF | View map |
| THE CHARE | PETERLEE | 22 | SR8 1AE | View map | |
| YODEN WAY UPPER | PETERLEE | 14 | SR8 1AX | View map | |
| BLACKHILLS ROAD | PETERLEE | HORDEN | 11 | SR8 4LG | View map |
| YORK ROAD | PETERLEE | 11 | SR8 2DP | View map | |
| BLACKHILLS ROAD | PETERLEE | 9 | SR8 4DW | View map | |
| COTSFORD LANE | PETERLEE | HORDEN | 9 | SR8 4JJ | View map |
| EDENHILL ROAD | PETERLEE | 9 | SR8 5DE | View map | |
| DENE TERRACE | PETERLEE | HORDEN | 8 | SR8 4JF | View map |
| FIFTH STREET | PETERLEE | HORDEN | 8 | SR8 4LA | View map |
| THE UPPER CHARE | PETERLEE | 8 | SR8 1BW | View map | |
| YODEN ROAD | PETERLEE | 8 | SR8 5DY | View map | |
| ESSINGTON WAY | PETERLEE | 7 | SR8 5AR | View map | |
| THE BROADCLOSE | PETERLEE | 7 | SR8 1AJ | View map |
Schools in the district
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Passfield Way , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 1AU
Headteacher: Alexandra Hook (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary
Phase: Primary
Address:
Westway , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 1DE
Headteacher: Mr David Swift (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Westway , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 1DE
Headteacher: Mrs Francesca Craik (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Westway , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 1DE
Headteacher: Mrs Marie Graham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Westway , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 1DE
Headteacher: Mrs Frances Cessford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Shotton Hall Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Waveney Road , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 1NX
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Bowmaker
Ofsted rating: Good
Acre Rigg Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Acre Rigg Road , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 2DU
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Longstaff (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Acre Rigg Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Acre Rigg Road , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 2DU
Headteacher: Julie Craggs (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Howletch Lane Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pennine Drive , County Durham , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 2NQ
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Beattie (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
East Durham College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Willerby Grove , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 2RN
Headteacher: Mrs Suzanne Duncan (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Endeavour Academy Durham
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Willerby Grove , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 2RN
Headteacher: Headteacher Kerrie Whelan
Ofsted rating: Good
Easington Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Stockton Road , Easington Village , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 3AY
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Falconer (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Easington CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Easington Village , Hall Walk , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 3BP
Headteacher: Mr John Appleby (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Rosemary Lane Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Rosemary Lane , Easington Village , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 3BQ
Headteacher: Mrs Jill Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Easington Colliery Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whickham Street , Easington Colliery , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 3DJ
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Francis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hope Wood Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery , Peterlee , Durham
Postcode: SR8 3LP
Headteacher: Mrs Adele Pearson-Atkinson (Head of Academy)
Ofsted rating: Good
Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary
Phase: Primary
Address:
Thorpe Road , Horden , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 4AB
Headteacher: Miss Joanne Jones (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cotsford Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Third Street , Horden , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 4EH
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Cook (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Yohden Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Windsor Terrace , Horden , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 4HP
Headteacher: Mrs Ellen Harrison (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Horden Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Cotsford Park , Horden , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 4TB
Headteacher: Mrs Natalie Parkinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Cotsford Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cotsford Park , Horden , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 4TB
Headteacher: Mrs R L Cook (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Seascape Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ellison Road , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 5NJ
Headteacher: Mrs Ellen Harrison (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Dene Community School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Manor Way , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 5RL
Headteacher: Mr David Nelson (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Dene House Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Manor Way , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 5RL
Headteacher: Mr Lee Blake
Ofsted rating: Good
Dene Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Manor Way , Peterlee
Postcode: SR8 5RL
Headteacher: Mr David Nelson (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | WENTWORTH HOUSE, SEASIDE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3PG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Castle Dene Dental Surgery | 15 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Alexanders | 2 DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Dental Practice | 30 YODEN WAY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Dental Surgery | 9-11 BURNHOPE WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1BT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peterlee Health Centre | PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 0191 5870808 |
| 2 | Easington | EASINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, SCHOOL STREET, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3PR | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 0191 5270529 |
| 3 | Peterlee | PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 0191 5865029 |
| 4 | Peterlee Health Centre | PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, PETERLEE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 0191 5867414 |
| 5 | Peterlee | PETERLEE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, O'NEILL DRIVE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5UQ | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 0191 5864331 |
| 6 | Arbroath House, Easington Collier | ARBROATH HOUSE, SEASIDE LANE SOUTH, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3PE | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 0191 5270328 |
| 7 | Peterlee Health Centre | PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, SUITE NO 9, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 8 | William Brown Centre | MANOR WAY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5TW | GP PRACTICE | Call 01915 391060 |
| 9 | The Horden Group Practice | SEA VIEW HEALTH CENTRE, FOURTH STREET, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4LD | GP PRACTICE | Call 0191 5864210 |
| 10 | Healthworks Medical Centre | PARADISE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3EX | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 11 | Dr Simpson & Partners | FOURTH STREET, HORDEN, PETERLEE, SR8 4LD | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 12 | Peterlee Health Centre - District - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, BEDE WAY, PETERLEE, DURHAM, SR8 1AD | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 13 | Peterlee Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3 | C/O BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE, O'NEILL DRIVE, PETERLEE, SR8 5UQ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | CRADDOCK HOUSE, SEASIDE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, SR8 3PF | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5270412 |
| 2 | Asda Pharmacy | ASDA STORES LTD, SURTEES ROAD, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5HA | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5878510 |
| 3 | Intrahealth Pharmacy Limited | WILLIAM BROWN CENTRE, MANOR WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 5SB | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5183899 |
| 4 | Well | 9 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE | PHARMACY | Call 01915 862861 |
| 5 | M Whitfield Limited | 30 FOURTH STREET, HORDEN, PETERLEE, SR8 4LD | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5864129 |
| 6 | Boots | 30-32 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE | PHARMACY | Call 0191 5862640 |
| 7 | York Road Pharmacy | 60 YORK ROAD, PETERLEE, SR8 2DP | PHARMACY | Call 01915 862180 |
| 8 | Peterlee Pharmacy | 81 EDENHILL ROAD, PETERLEE, SR8 5DD | PHARMACY | Call 01915 864444 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specsavers (peterlee) | UNIT 8, THE CHARE, CASTLEDENE SHOPPING CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Sight Ltd | 34 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | K C Haikings Opticians | 13 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Asda Opticians - Peterlee | ASDA STORES LTD, SURTEES ROAD, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5HA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Cooper & Leatherbarrow Opticians (horden) | BLANDFORD BUILDINGS, DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Gibsons Opticians | BLANDFORD BUILDINGS, DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £253,525 | 67 | £221,915 | 79 | £231,729 | 92 | £231,819 | 112 |
| Semi-detached | £108,326 | 163 | £102,706 | 174 | £93,230 | 200 | £103,321 | 196 |
| Terraced | £63,064 | 373 | £57,022 | 565 | £56,157 | 456 | £59,908 | 507 |
| Flats | £29,167 | 6 | £62,857 | 7 | £80,750 | 4 | £51,000 | 3 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
A1(M) J61
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.28
Average Driving Distance: 11.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 982
A1(M) J62
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.51
Average Driving Distance: 10.67
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 982
A1(M) J64
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.76
Average Driving Distance: 15.35
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 982
A1(M) J63
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.85
Average Driving Distance: 15.51
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 982
A1(M) J60
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.89
Average Driving Distance: 17.12
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 950
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SR8 1 | Peterlee Delivery Office |
| SR8 2 | Peterlee Delivery Office |
| SR8 3 | Peterlee Delivery Office |
| SR8 4 | Peterlee Delivery Office |
| SR8 5 | Peterlee Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | R | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| S | R | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SR8 postal code is PETERLEE followed by Horden, and Easington.
The postcode area has a boundary with The North Sea.
The SR8 Postcode shares a border with DH6 (Bowburn, Coxhoe, Shotton Colliery), SR7 (SEAHAM, Murton, Dalton-le-Dale) and TS27 (Blackhall Colliery, HARTLEPOOL, Castle Eden).
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