The SR8 2 postcode sector is within the county of Durham.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SR8 2 postcode sector is home to a bustling 7,780 residents!
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations. Letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the last two letters of a postcode. With 181 postcodes already in use, this leaves 219 units available.
The largest settlement in the SR8 2 postal code is PETERLEE followed by North West Industrial Estate, and South West Industrial Estate.
The SR8 2 Postcode shares a border with SR8 1 (PETERLEE), SR8 3 (PETERLEE, Easington, Easington Colliery), SR8 5 (PETERLEE, North East Industrial Estate), TS27 4 (Blackhall Colliery, Castle Eden, Hesleden) and DH6 2 (Shotton Colliery, South Hetton, Haswell).
The sector is within the post town of PETERLEE.
SR8 2 is a postcode sector within the SR8 postcode district which is within the SR Sunderland postcode area.
The Royal Mail delivery office for the SR8 2 postal sector is the Peterlee Delivery Office.
The area of the SR8 2 postcode sector is 2.08 square miles which is 5.38 square kilometres or 1,328.73 square acres.
The SR8 2 postcode sector is crossed by the A19 Major A road.
Map of the SR8 2 Postcode Sector
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Official List of Streets
PETERLEE (90 Streets)
South West Industrial Estate (10 Streets)
North West Industrial Estate (10 Streets)
Whitehouse Business Park (2 Streets)
Old Shotton (1 Streets)
Unofficial Streets or Alternative Spellings
Weather Forecast for SR8 2
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | N 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | N 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 12.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 15.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 21.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 22.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 19.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 16.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 32.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Schools and Places of Education Within the SR8 2 Postcode Sector
Acre Rigg Academy
Academy sponsor led
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Head: Julie Craggs
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-06-22 (307 days ago)
Website: Visit Acre Rigg Academy Website
Phone: 01915862915
Number of Pupils: 256
Acre Rigg Infant School
Community school
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Head: Mrs Kate Longstaff
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2022-05-11 (714 days ago)
Website: Visit Acre Rigg Infant School Website
Phone: 01915864437
Number of Pupils: 279
East Durham College
Further education
Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN
Head: Mrs Suzanne Duncan
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2021-10-01 (936 days ago)
Website: Visit East Durham College Website
Phone: 01915182000
Number of Pupils: 0
Endeavour Academy Durham
Free schools alternative provision
Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN
Head: Headteacher Kerrie Whelan
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2018-09-26 (2037 days ago)
Website: Visit Endeavour Academy Durham Website
Phone: 01915185595
Number of Pupils: 51
Howletch Lane Primary School
Community school
Pennine Drive, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2NQ
Head: Mrs Helen Beattie
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-06-28 (301 days ago)
Website: Visit Howletch Lane Primary School Website
Phone: 01915862765
Number of Pupils: 373
House Prices in the SR8 2 Postcode Sector
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £152,857 | 7 | £157,759 | 11 | £129,680 | 22 | £156,209 | 11 |
| Semi-Detached | £81,543 | 22 | £90,510 | 31 | £95,328 | 34 | £83,895 | 21 |
| Terraced | £61,878 | 50 | £69,513 | 31 | £73,127 | 60 | £73,061 | 50 |
| Flats | £30,000 | 1 | £22,500 | 1 | £25,000 | 1 | £28,000 | 2 |
Important Postcodes SR8 2 in the Postcode Sector
SR8 2DP is the postcode for Durham County Council, York Road
SR8 2DU is the postcode for Acre Rigg Academy, Acre Rigg Road, and Acre Rigg Infant School, Acre Rigg Road
SR8 2DW is the postcode for Lowhills Centre, Lowhills Road
SR8 2FS is the postcode for County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service, Peterlee Fire Station
SR8 2JQ is the postcode for Unit 2, Hackworth Road, North West Industrial Estate
SR8 2LR is the postcode for Grampian House, Grampian Drive
SR8 2NQ is the postcode for Howletch Lane Primary School, Pennine Drive
SR8 2QJ is the postcode for East Durham Business Service, Novus Business Centre, Judson Road
SR8 2RN is the postcode for East Durham College, Peterlee Campus, Willerby Grove, SPORTS CENTRE, EAST DURHAM COLLEGE, WILLERBY GROVE, SPORTS CENTRE, East Durham College, Peterlee Campus, Willerby Grove, EAST DURHAM COLLEGE, WILLERBY GROVE, PETERLEE, and East Durham College, Willerby Grove
SR8 2RQ is the postcode for 2 Meridian Court, Whitehouse Business Park
SR8 2RR is the postcode for H M Revenue & Customs, 6 Bracken Hill Business Park, Fern Court, and H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS, EMERALD COURT, BRACKEN HILL BUSINESS PARK
SR8 2RU is the postcode for Durham Constabulary, Unit 1, Traynor Way, and UNIT 1, TRAYNOR WAY, WHITEHOUSE BUSINESS PARK
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