Burnside is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 1BX is located in the Peterlee West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Easington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burnside, Peterlee, SR8 1BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 1FA, SR8 1DB, SR8 1DF, SR8 1DA, SR8 1NT, SR8 1DD, SR8 1DQ, SR8 1DG, SR8 2BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR8 1BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.4% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49.6% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.5% | 33.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 43.6% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.3% | 37.4% | 10.1% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 37.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 24.1% | 18.7% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 19.8% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 19.2% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 27.3% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.9% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.3% | 96.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 96% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnside was 449.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 495.0% higher than the Passfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burnside has the 2nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Passfield and the 66th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 177.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Burnside, Peterlee, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-08-05 | £377,109 |
| 8 Burnside, Peterlee, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-03-14 | £385,609 |
| 6 Burnside, Peterlee, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-09-06 | £215,298 |
| 9 Burnside, Peterlee, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-06-25 | £363,224 |
| 3 Burnside, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2019-07-25 | £177,356 |
SR8 1BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | 4out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howletch Lane Primary School Pennine Drive , County Durham SR8 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Rigg Infant School Acre Rigg Road , SR8 2DU | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Rigg Academy Acre Rigg Road , SR8 2DU | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seascape Primary School Ellison Road , SR8 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 2out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield School North Road East , TS28 5AX | 3out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | - not rated | 494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Academy Durham Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Unit 2, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 274 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 1, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 274 yd | |
| Chimes Cafe | Bus Station, Bede Way | 346 yd | |
| Peterlee Leisure Centre | St Cuthberts Way | 410 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo | Hailsham Place | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 23 | Burnhope Way | 313 yd | |
| The Vibe | Bede Way | 346 yd | |
| The Three Stories | 58 Yoden Way | 380 yd | |
| Peterlee Central Club | Surtees Road | 467 yd | |
| The Five Quarter | Hailsham Place | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen 23 | 61b Yoden Way | 380 yd | |
| Subway | Peterlee Post Office, 61a Yoden Way | 380 yd | |
| AJ's Foods | 45 Yoden Way | 490 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 80b Beverley Way | 753 yd | |
| Beverley Way Dynasty | 84 Beverley Way | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 3, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 274 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit A Bede Way | 347 yd | |
| Iceland | 38-40 Yoden Way | 490 yd | |
| Asda | Surtees Road | 653 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Grampian Drive | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peterlee Leisure Centre ST. CUTHBERTS WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Curves For Women (Peterlee) (Closed) Yoden Way | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| St Bedes Rc Comprehensive School WESTWAY | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| East Durham College (Peter Lee Campus) EAST DURHAM COLLEGE EAST DURHAM COLLEGE WILLERBY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| East Durham And Houghall Community College (Howletch Centre) (Closed) Weston View | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Howletch Lane Primary School PENNINE DRIVE | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Helford Road Playing Fields THE PAVILION THE PAVILION HELFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Eden Hall Junior School (Closed) Robson Avenue | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Acre Rigg Academy ACRE RIGG ACADEMY ACRE RIGG ACADEMY ACRE RIGG ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,074 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 150.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.