The SR8 3 Easington Colliery Postcode Sector
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The SR8 3 postcode sector is within the county of Durham.
According to the 2021 Census, the SR8 3 postcode sector is home to 7,521 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 240 already in use, that leaves 160 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the SR8 3 postal code is PETERLEE followed by Easington, and Easington Colliery.
The SR8 3 Postcode shares a border with SR7 8 (SEAHAM, Dalton-le-Dale, Hawthorn), SR8 2 (PETERLEE, North West Industrial Estate, South West Industrial Estate), SR8 4 (Horden, PETERLEE), SR8 5 (PETERLEE, North East Industrial Estate) and DH6 2 (Shotton Colliery, South Hetton, Haswell).
Map of SR8 3
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Key facts
- Within the post town of PETERLEE.
- SR8 3 is in the SR8 district, within the SR Sunderland area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Peterlee Delivery Office.
- Area: 5.87 sq mi (15.20 km² / 3,756.70 acres).
- Crossed by the A19 major road.
Street list for SR8 3
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| ALMA STREET | 573 |
| SUNDERLAND ROAD A1086 | 115 |
| BOURNE STREET | 80 |
| ASHTON STREET | 79 |
| THORPE ROAD A1086 | 75 |
| MONCRIEFF TERRACE | 73 |
| STEWART STREET | 64 |
| AVON STREET | 56 |
| ASCOT STREET B1283 | 56 |
| BARWICK STREET | 55 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1033 |
| Shoplifting | 606 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 420 |
| Other theft | 167 |
| Public order | 146 |
| Other crime | 91 |
| Burglary | 83 |
| Vehicle crime | 74 |
| Drugs | 51 |
| Possession of weapons | 27 |
| Robbery | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Easington Academy
Academy converter
Stockton Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY
Head: Mrs Nicola Falconer
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2019-11-14
Pupils: 795
Easington Colliery Primary School
Community school
Whickham Street, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3DJ
Head: Mrs Rachel Francis
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-09-20
Pupils: 552
Hope Wood Academy
Academy special converter
Crawlaw Road, Durham, , SR8 3LP
Head: Mrs Adele Pearson-Atkinson
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2018-09-12
Pupils: 223
Rosemary Lane Nursery School
Local authority nursery school
Rosemary Lane, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3BQ
Head: Mrs Jill Jones
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2022-02-15
Pupils: 104
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
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| Detached | £266,548 | 20 | £211,177 | 30 | £242,520 | 40 | £252,949 | 47 |
| Semi-detached | £118,978 | 36 | £105,335 | 30 | £95,384 | 39 | £110,122 | 44 |
| Terraced | £59,197 | 130 | £55,180 | 211 | £57,355 | 164 | £62,295 | 149 |
| Flats | N/A | N/A | £96,000 | 2 | £160,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Important postcodes and buildings
SR8 3AY is the postcode for H-BLOCK NORTH, Easington Academy, Stockton Road, H BLOCK SOUTH, Easington Community Science College, Stockton Road, MAIN BLOCK, Easington Community Science College, Stockton Road, H-BLOCK SOUTH, Easington Academy, Stockton Road, MAIN BUILDING, EASINGTON ACADEMY, STOCKTON ROAD, SPORTS HALL, Easington Community Science College, Stockton Road, ART STUDIO, Easington Academy, Stockton Road, TEACHING BLOCK, Easington Community Science College, Stockton Road, Easington Academy, Stockton Road, SPORTS HALL, EASINGTON ACADEMY, STOCKTON ROAD, SPORTS BLOCK, Easington Academy, Stockton Road, and Easington Community Science College, Stockton Road
SR8 3BP is the postcode for Easington C of E Primary School, Hall Walk
SR8 3BQ is the postcode for Rosemary Lane Nursery School & Family Centre, Rosemary Lane
SR8 3DJ is the postcode for Easington Colliery Primary School, Whickham Street, and One Point Easington Childrens Centre, Whickham Street
SR8 3DY is the postcode for Merrick House, Seaside Lane
SR8 3EX is the postcode for Easington Healthworks, Paradise Lane, and Healthworks Medical Centre, Paradise Lane
SR8 3LP is the postcode for Hope Wood Academy, Crawlaw Road
SR8 3TN is the postcode for Easington District Council, Council Offices, Seaside Lane
Administrative coverage
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