SR8 2EW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SR8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2EW) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SR which means Sunderland.
- Postal District. In our case SR8.
- Postal Sector. In our case SR8 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EW.
The regional mail center for the post area SR is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SR8 2EW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is PETERLEE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SR8 2EW postcode have the street address of Westmorland Rise.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SR8 2EW postcode is home to a bustling 29 residents!
It is situated within the post town of PETERLEE within the old postal county of County Durham.
SR8 2EW is within the town of Peterlee.
The SR8 2EW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SR8 2EW are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in SR8 2EW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SR8 2EW
The telephone area code for SR8 2EW is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for SR8 2EW
| Latitude | 54.7683477248 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.35315001852 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for SR8 2EW
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Weather Forecast for SR8 2EW
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 85.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 89.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 75.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | W 18 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | N 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | N 13 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 41.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SR8 2EW Postcode?
Download Speeds For SR8 2EW
| Average Mbps | 43.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 52.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 59.830 |
SR8 2EW has an average download speed of 43.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,224 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
19% of postcodes (223,208) have slower broadband speeds.
81% of postcodes (960,209) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SR8 2EW
| Average Mbps | 11.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.500 |
SR8 2EW has an average upload speed of 11.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,030 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
31% of postcodes (362,822) have slower upload speeds.
69% of postcodes (813,789) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the SR8 2EW Postcode
Primary Schools
Acre Rigg Infant School
Address: Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Longstaff
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-11)
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01915864437
Acre Rigg Academy
Address: Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Headteacher: Julie Craggs
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-22)
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01915862915
Howletch Lane Primary School
Address: Pennine Drive, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2NQ
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Beattie
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-28)
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01915862765
Secondary Schools
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Address: Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE
Headteacher: Mrs Frances Cessford
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-14)
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01915876220
St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College
Address: Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE
Headteacher: Mrs Francesca Craik
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2017-02-09)
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact:
Easington Academy
Address: Stockton Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Falconer
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-11-14)
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01915270757
Higher Schools
East Durham College
Address: Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN
Headteacher: Mrs Suzanne Duncan
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-10-01)
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01915182000
City of Sunderland College
Address: Bede Centre, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4AH
Headteacher: Ms Ellen Thinneson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-13)
Distance: 9.37 miles
Contact: 01915116000
Hartlepool College of Further Education
Address: Stockton Street, Hartlepool, , TS24 7NT
Headteacher: Mr Darren Hankey
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-05-05)
Distance: 11.45 miles
Contact: 01429295111
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SR8 2EW
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9-11 BURNHOPE WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1BT
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE DENE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 30 YODEN WAY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AL
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
ALEXANDERS
Address: 2 DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: WENTWORTH HOUSE, SEASIDE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3PG
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
ABRAHAM DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 45 MIDDLE STREET, BLACKHALL COLLIERY, HARTLEPOOL, CLEVELAND, TS27 4EE
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SR8 2EW
YORK ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 60 YORK ROAD, PETERLEE, SR8 2DP
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 862180
PETERLEE PHARMACY
Address: 81 EDENHILL ROAD, PETERLEE, SR8 5DD
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 864444
WELL
Address: 9 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 862861
BOOTS
Address: 30-32 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5862640
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SURTEES ROAD, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5HA
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5878510
INTRAHEALTH PHARMACY LIMITED
Address: WILLIAM BROWN CENTRE, MANOR WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 5SB
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5183899
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SR8 2EW
K C HAIKINGS OPTICIANS
Address: 13 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT LTD
Address: 34 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PETERLEE)
Address: UNIT 8, THE CHARE, CASTLEDENE SHOPPING CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
4178 PETERLEE
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SURTEES ROAD, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5HA
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
COOPER & LEATHERBARROW OPTICIANS (HORDEN)
Address: BLANDFORD BUILDINGS, DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
GIBSONS OPTICIANS
Address: BLANDFORD BUILDINGS, DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SR8 2EW
PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, SUITE NO 9, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5870808
PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE - DISTRICT - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, BEDE WAY, PETERLEE, DURHAM, SR8 1AD
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
PETERLEE
Address: PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5865029
PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, PETERLEE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5867414
WILLIAM BROWN CENTRE
Address: MANOR WAY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5TW
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5691060
Transport Links near SR8 2EW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SR8 2EW
- Seaham
Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XXDistance: 7.19 milesDriving Time: 9.78 minutes - Hartlepool
Hartlepool station, Station Approach, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS24 7EDDistance: 11.46 milesDriving Time: 15.50 minutes - Sunderland
Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HPDistance: 11.85 milesDriving Time: 15.46 minutes - Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RBDistance: 13.02 milesDriving Time: 17.60 minutes - Seaton Carew
Seaton Carew station, Station Lane, Seaton Carew, County Durham, TS25 1DWDistance: 16.03 milesDriving Time: 18.75 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SR8 2EW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SR8 2EW
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Who are my Elected Representatives in the SR8 2EW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Easington Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Grahame Morris |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the SR8 2EW Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is County Durham Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for County Durham at the following link County Durham.How much is the Council Tax?
County Durham Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much County Durham charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SR8 2EW Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of County Durham council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Durham County CouncilHouse Sales in SR8 2EW
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £83,500 | £83,500 | £83,500 | 1 |
| 2018 | £69,000 | £69,000 | £69,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the SR8 2EW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AS | 1.59 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to Iceland |
| Asda, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AR | 1.81 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to Asda |
| Aldi, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 5AH | 2.36 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to Aldi |
| Asda, South Terrace, SEAHAM, SR7 7HN | 7.71 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to Asda |
| Aldi, North Railway Street, SEAHAM, SR7 7DA | 7.86 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SR8 2EW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 8.46 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ | 9.08 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to Teesbay Retail Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 11.71 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 8YB | 13.91 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to A194 White Mare Pool, Wardley |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA | 1.01 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA |
| McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 3.36 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 7.31 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 7.45 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 3.36 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 7.27 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Marina Way, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 0XR | 7.85 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to KFC Hartlepool - Marina Way |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 9.47 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Pennywell Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, SR4 9EN | 9.50 miles | Directions from SR8 2EW to KFC Pennywell - Chester Road |