The SR8 2BU postcode is in County Durham, County Durham postcode town, within North East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the SR8 2BU area, explore the SR8 2BU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SR8 2BU area, visit the SR8 2BU House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | SR8 |
| Ward | Peterlee West |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Peterlee West |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Sunderland |
| Police Force | Durham |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Peterlee West |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Easington |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 12044 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Deprived blue-collar terraces / Endeavouring social renters / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Easington(0.49 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Northampton Road(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Seaham(4.64 mi)
The nearest airport is Teesside Airport(17.71 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acre Rigg AcademyPrimary, Good | 7-11 | SR8 2DU (0.25 mi) | Details |
| Acre Rigg Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-7 | SR8 2DU (0.25 mi) | Details |
| East Durham CollegeSecondary, Good | 14-99 | SR8 2RN (0.43 mi) | Details |
| Seascape Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | SR8 5NJ (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Howletch Lane Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | SR8 2NQ (0.85 mi) | Details |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided PrimaryPrimary, Good | 5-11 | SR8 4AB (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | SR8 1DE (0.89 mi) | Details |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form CollegeSecondary, Good | 11-18 | SR8 1DE (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Easington AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | SR8 3AY (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is WILLIAM BROWN CENTRE(0.97 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| william brown centreActivewilliam brown centre, manor way, peterlee, county durham | 01915691060 | SR8 5TW |
The population of SR82BU is 229 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 41 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1366), Between 45 to 54 (958), and Between 55 to 64 (928).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 220 people, followed by Indian with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 44 adults have Does not apply, while 39 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (304), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (216).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (128), followed by No religion (84).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Semi-routine occupations (35) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (34), and Routine occupations (27).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (434), and 258 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1434) and European Union EU-14 (13).