SR8 2LR 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 (2LR) 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 LR.
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 2LR 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 2LR postcode have the street address of Grampian Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SR8 2LR postcode is home to a bustling 56 residents!
It is situated within the post town of PETERLEE within the old postal county of County Durham.
SR8 2LR is within the town of Peterlee.
The SR8 2LR postcode area is composed of 0% residential properties, 60% commercial properties, and 40% public properties.
None Domestic Buildings in SR8 2LR fall under these categories: Shops, Food And Drink and Hospitals And Homes.
Shops include Sainsburys Local, Grampian Drive.
Food And Drink include Nest Fisheries, Grampian Drive.
Hospitals And Homes include Grampian House, Grampian Drive.
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SR8 2LR: Points of Interest
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's is a large-scale supermarket offering a wide range of products located at Grampian Drive, Peterlee, SR8 2LR.
Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd
Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Grampian Drive, Peterlee, SR8 2LR.
Nest Fisheries
Nest Fisheries is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at Grampian Drive, Peterlee, SR8 2LR.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 0% |
| Commercial | 60% |
| Public | 40% |
Telephone Area Code for SR8 2LR
The telephone area code for SR8 2LR is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.
Map Coordinates for SR8 2LR
| Latitude | 54.7567818324 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.35314789228 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for SR8 2LR
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 308 Durham and Sunderland | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 88 Newcastle upon Tyne | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for SR8 2LR
Wed 24th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 47.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 48.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 33.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 36.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 4 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | E 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Sun 28th 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) | 15.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 46.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 47.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 75.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 76.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 78.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 49.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of SR8 2LR Postcode
England Primary Schools
Seascape Primary School
Address: Seascape Primary School, Ellison Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5NJ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01915864186
Dene House Primary School
Address: Dene House Primary School, Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01915862937
Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary
Address: Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary, Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact:
Howletch Lane Primary School
Address: Howletch Lane Primary School, Pennine Drive, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2NQ
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: 01915862765
Shotton Hall Primary School
Address: Shotton Hall Primary School, Waveney Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1NX
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01915864515
Acre Rigg Academy
Address: Acre Rigg Academy, Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01915862915
Acre Rigg Infant School
Address: Acre Rigg Infant School, Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01915864437
Easington CofE Primary School
Address: Easington CofE Primary School, Easington Village, Hall Walk, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3BP
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact:
Shotton Primary School
Address: Shotton Primary School, Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01915262006
England Secondary Schools
Dene Community School
Address: Dene Community School, Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact:
St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College
Address: St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College, Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact:
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Address: The Academy at Shotton Hall, Passfield Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AU
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01915180222
Easington Academy
Address: Easington Academy, Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01915270757
England Higher Schools
East Durham College
Address: East Durham College, Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01915182000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SR8 2LR
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 9-11 BURNHOPE WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1BT
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE DENE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 30 YODEN WAY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AL
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
ALEXANDERS
Address: 2 DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: WENTWORTH HOUSE, SEASIDE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3PG
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: :
ABRAHAM DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 45 MIDDLE STREET, BLACKHALL COLLIERY, HARTLEPOOL, CLEVELAND, TS27 4EE
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SR8 2LR
WELL
Address: 9 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 862861
BOOTS
Address: 30-32 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5862640
YORK ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 60 YORK ROAD, PETERLEE, SR8 2DP
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 862180
INTRAHEALTH PHARMACY LIMITED
Address: WILLIAM BROWN CENTRE, MANOR WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 5SB
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5183899
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SURTEES ROAD, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5HA
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5878510
PETERLEE PHARMACY
Address: 81 EDENHILL ROAD, PETERLEE, SR8 5DD
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01915 864444
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SR8 2LR
K C HAIKINGS OPTICIANS
Address: 13 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT LTD
Address: 34 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PETERLEE)
Address: UNIT 8, THE CHARE, CASTLEDENE SHOPPING CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
4178 PETERLEE
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SURTEES ROAD, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5HA
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
COOPER & LEATHERBARROW OPTICIANS (HORDEN)
Address: BLANDFORD BUILDINGS, DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
GIBSONS OPTICIANS
Address: BLANDFORD BUILDINGS, DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SR8 2LR
PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, SUITE NO 9, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD
Distance: 0.71 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: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
PETERLEE
Address: PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5865029
PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, PETERLEE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 0191 5867414
PETERLEE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: C/O BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE, O'NEILL DRIVE, PETERLEE, SR8 5UQ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near SR8 2LR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SR8 2LR
- Seaham
Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XXDistance: 7.33 milesDriving Time: 9.96 minutes - Hartlepool
Hartlepool station, Station Approach, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS24 7EDDistance: 11.34 milesDriving Time: 15.29 minutes - Sunderland
Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HPDistance: 11.98 milesDriving Time: 15.64 minutes - Durham
Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RBDistance: 12.91 milesDriving Time: 17.39 minutes - Seaton Carew
Seaton Carew station, Station Lane, Seaton Carew, County Durham, TS25 1DWDistance: 15.92 milesDriving Time: 18.53 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SR8 2LR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SR8 2LR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SR8 2LR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Easington Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Grahame Morris |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the SR8 2LR 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 2LR 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 CouncilPostcodes near the SR8 2LR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SR8 2LR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AS | 1.30 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to Iceland |
| Asda, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AR | 1.49 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to Asda |
| Aldi, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 5AH | 2.24 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to Aldi |
| Asda, South Terrace, SEAHAM, SR7 7HN | 8.98 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to Asda |
| Aldi, North Railway Street, SEAHAM, SR7 7DA | 9.13 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SR8 2LR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 8.10 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ | 8.47 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to Teesbay Retail Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 12.30 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Units 1&2 Hill Street Shopping Ctr, Middlesbrough, TS1 1SU | 13.20 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to Units 1&2 Hill Street Shopping Ctr |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA | 0.91 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA |
| McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 4.13 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 7.05 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, Marina Way, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 0XR | 7.32 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to McDonald's, Marina Way, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 0XR |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 4.13 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |
| KFC, Marina Way, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 0XR | 7.32 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to KFC Hartlepool - Marina Way |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 7.41 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, Coal Lane, Wolviston, BILLINGHAM, TS22 5PZ | 9.05 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to KFC Billingham - Wynard Services |
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 9.39 miles | Directions from SR8 2LR to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |