The SR8 2LW Postcode in Peterlee

SR8 2LW 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 (2LW) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case SR which means Sunderland.
  2. Postal District. In our case SR8.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case SR8 2.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LW.

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 2LW 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 2LW postcode have the street address of Quantock Place

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 17 individuals call the SR8 2LW postcode their home.

It is situated within the post town of PETERLEE within the old postal county of County Durham.

SR8 2LW is within the town of Peterlee.

The SR8 2LW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in SR8 2LW are houses. Of these houses, most are end-terraced. The remainder are detached, semi-detached and mid-terraced.

Most properties in SR8 2LW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for SR8 2LW

The telephone area code for SR8 2LW is 0191 Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland.

Map Coordinates for SR8 2LW

Latitude54.7577166547
Longitude-1.35656712543

Ordnance Survey Maps for SR8 2LW

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Weather Forecast for SR8 2LW

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 11.00%SSE 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%SSE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 14.00%SE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 79.00%ESE 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 36.00%SSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 39.00%SW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00%SW 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00%SSW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%SSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 41.00%SSW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 33.00%SSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 8.00%S 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 2.00%S 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 2.00%S 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 2.00%S 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 3.00%S 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 10.00%S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 32.00%SSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00%S 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 1.00%S 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%SSE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%S 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00%SSW 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%SSE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 8.00%ESE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 7.00%ESE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 8.00%E 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 11.00%ENE 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 15.00%E 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 16.00%ENE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 14.00%E 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 17.00%E 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 15.00%NNE 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 20.00%NNE 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 15.00%N 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 16.00%N 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SR8 2LW Postcode?

Download Speeds For SR8 2LW

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps73.300
Median Mbps76.600
Maximum Mbps77.740

SR8 2LW has an average download speed of 73.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

782 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

51% of postcodes (601,304) have slower broadband speeds.

49% of postcodes (582,555) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For SR8 2LW

Broadband speed meter very fast
Average Mbps19.600
Median Mbps19.500
Maximum Mbps20.000

SR8 2LW has an average upload speed of 19.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

2,728 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

93% of postcodes (1,097,171) have slower upload speeds.

7% of postcodes (84,742) have faster upload speeds.

Nearest Schools to the SR8 2LW Postcode

Primary Schools

Howletch Lane Primary School

Address: Pennine Drive, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2NQ

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Beattie

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-28)

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Distance: 0.20 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915862765

Shotton Hall Primary School

Address: Waveney Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1NX

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Bowmaker

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-10-23)

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Distance: 0.64 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915864515

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)

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Distance: 0.84 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915864437

Secondary Schools

The Academy at Shotton Hall

Address: Passfield Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AU

Headteacher: Alexandra Hook

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2013-07-05)

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Distance: 0.61 miles

School Website

Contact: 01915180222

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)

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Distance: 0.65 miles

School Website

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)

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Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact:

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)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.64 miles

School Website

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)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 9.96 miles

School Website

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)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 11.30 miles

School Website

Contact: 01429295111

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near SR8 2LW

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 9-11 BURNHOPE WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 1BT

Distance: 0.83 miles

Contact: :

CASTLE DENE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 15 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW

Distance: 0.89 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 30 YODEN WAY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AL

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: :

ALEXANDERS

Address: 2 DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF

Distance: 1.62 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: WENTWORTH HOUSE, SEASIDE LANE, EASINGTON COLLIERY, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3PG

Distance: 2.38 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 6 THE AVENUE, WHEATLEY HILL, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 3NT

Distance: 2.64 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near SR8 2LW

YORK ROAD PHARMACY

Address: 60 YORK ROAD, PETERLEE, SR8 2DP

Distance: 0.84 miles

Contact: tel: 01915 862180

WELL

Address: 9 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: tel: 01915 862861

BOOTS

Address: 30-32 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5862640

ASDA PHARMACY

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SURTEES ROAD, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5HA

Distance: 1.03 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5878510

INTRAHEALTH PHARMACY LIMITED

Address: WILLIAM BROWN CENTRE, MANOR WAY, PETERLEE, SR8 5SB

Distance: 1.05 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5183899

PETERLEE PHARMACY

Address: 81 EDENHILL ROAD, PETERLEE, SR8 5DD

Distance: 1.05 miles

Contact: tel: 01915 864444

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near SR8 2LW

K C HAIKINGS OPTICIANS

Address: 13 THE UPPER CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1BW

Distance: 0.89 miles

Contact: :

SIGHT LTD

Address: 34 THE CHARE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (PETERLEE)

Address: UNIT 8, THE CHARE, CASTLEDENE SHOPPING CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AE

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

4178 PETERLEE

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, SURTEES ROAD, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 5HA

Distance: 1.03 miles

Contact: :

COOPER & LEATHERBARROW OPTICIANS (HORDEN)

Address: BLANDFORD BUILDINGS, DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF

Distance: 1.62 miles

Contact: :

GIBSONS OPTICIANS

Address: BLANDFORD BUILDINGS, DENE TERRACE, HORDEN, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 4JF

Distance: 1.62 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near SR8 2LW

PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE

Address: PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, SUITE NO 9, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD

Distance: 0.84 miles

Contact: :

PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE

Address: PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD

Distance: 0.84 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: 0.84 miles

Contact: :

PETERLEE

Address: PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD

Distance: 0.84 miles

Contact: tel: 0191 5865029

PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE

Address: PETERLEE HEALTH CENTRE, PETERLEE, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 1AD

Distance: 0.84 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: 0.97 miles

Contact: :

Transport Links near SR8 2LW

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: SR8 2LW

  • Seaham
    Seaham station, Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0XX
    Distance: 7.15 miles
    Driving Time: 9.34 minutes
  • Hartlepool
    Hartlepool station, Station Approach, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS24 7ED
    Distance: 11.16 miles
    Driving Time: 14.66 minutes
  • Sunderland
    Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3HP
    Distance: 11.80 miles
    Driving Time: 15.02 minutes
  • Durham
    Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB
    Distance: 12.73 miles
    Driving Time: 16.77 minutes
  • Seaton Carew
    Seaton Carew station, Station Lane, Seaton Carew, County Durham, TS25 1DW
    Distance: 15.74 miles
    Driving Time: 17.91 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near SR8 2LW

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near SR8 2LW

A1(M) J61
Distance: 10.28 miles
Driving Time: 12.34 minutes
A1(M) J62
Distance: 10.42 miles
Driving Time: 15.77 minutes
A1(M) J64
Distance: 15.12 miles
Driving Time: 17.71 minutes
A1(M) J63
Distance: 15.28 miles
Driving Time: 18.78 minutes
A1(M) J60
Distance: 16.17 miles
Driving Time: 18.03 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the SR8 2LW Postcode?

Westminster ConstituencyEasington Co Const
Member or Parliament
Grahame Morris
Grahame Morris
Contact DetailsContact Grahame Morris
Political PartyLabour

What Council is the SR8 2LW 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 2LW 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 Council

House Sales in SR8 2LW

Yearly House Sales for SR8 2LW
YearHighLowAverageSales
2011£80,000£80,000£80,0001
2015£66,500£66,500£66,5001
2016£86,500£86,500£86,5001

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What Popular Supermarkets are near the SR8 2LW Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near SR8 2LW
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Iceland, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AS1.50 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to Iceland
Asda, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 1AR1.69 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to Asda
Aldi, Yoden Way, PETERLEE, SR8 5AH2.44 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to Aldi
Asda, South Terrace, SEAHAM, SR7 7HN8.91 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to Asda
Aldi, North Railway Street, SEAHAM, SR7 7DA9.06 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near the SR8 2LW Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near SR8 2LW
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY8.01 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to Unit 3, Thinford Park
Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ8.61 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to Teesbay Retail Park
Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ12.16 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley
Units 1&2 Hill Street Shopping Ctr, Middlesbrough, TS1 1SU13.31 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to Units 1&2 Hill Street Shopping Ctr

Mcdonald's Restaurants near SR8 2LW
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA1.02 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to McDonald's, Surtees Road, PETERLEE, SR8 5HA
McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU4.04 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to McDonald's, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU
McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP6.94 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP
McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD7.44 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD

KFC Restaurants near SR8 2LW
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU4.04 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park
KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS7.26 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to KFC Durham - City Retail Park
KFC, Marina Way, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 0XR7.47 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to KFC Hartlepool - Marina Way
KFC, Coal Lane, Wolviston, BILLINGHAM, TS22 5PZ9.15 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to KFC Billingham - Wynard Services
KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD9.30 miles Directions from SR8 2LW to KFC Durham - Thinford Services