Oakerside Drive is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 1JE is located in the Passfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Easington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakerside Drive, Peterlee, SR8 1JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 1JD, SR8 1HZ, SR8 1HT, SR8 1ET, SR8 1HS, SR8 1EZ, SR8 1HD, SR8 1DZ, SR8 1HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR8 1JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 51.7% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.3% | 4.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 35.1% | 37.1% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 40% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 9.2% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 8.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 34% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 30.6% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 17% | 21.3% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 9.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 24.3% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 18.4% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 19.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 99.7% | 93% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 93.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakerside Drive was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the Passfield average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Oakerside Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Passfield and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Oakerside Drive, Peterlee, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-09-29 | £230,847 |
| 33 Oakerside Drive, Peterlee, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2008-09-19 | £72,593 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | 4out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 3,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotton Hall Infants' School Waveney Road , SR8 1NX | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 526 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shotton Hall Junior School Waveney Road , SR8 1NX | - not rated | 580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shotton Hall Primary School Waveney Road , Peterlee SR8 1NX | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 466 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shotton Hall School Waveney Road , SR8 1NX | - not rated | 580 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Durham Community College Burnhope Way , SR8 1NU | - not rated | 962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | - not rated | 973 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Air Education Oakerside Lodge , Castle Eden Dene Nnr SR8 1NJ | - not rated | 959 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Durham Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horden Dene View School Cotsford Park Estate , Horden SR8 4SZ | - not rated | 2,832 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 3,926 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendene School Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | - not rated | 3,926 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee Leisure Centre | St Cuthberts Way | 773 yd | |
| Cafe in the Dene | Castle Eden Dene Nature Reserve, Oakerside Dene Lodge, Stanhope Chase | 938 yd | |
| Oakerside Tea Rooms | Oakerside Dene Lodge, Stanhope Chase | 938 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo | Hailsham Place | 1,036 yd | |
| Chimes Cafe | Bus Station, Bede Way | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts of Oak | Oakerside Drive | 188 yd | |
| Peterlee Cricket Club | The Pavilion, Helford Road | 473 yd | |
| Funk-A-Deli | The Pavilion, Helford Road | 473 yd | |
| Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd | Grampian Drive | 645 yd | |
| Luciano Bar & Bistro | Durham Way | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Fisheries | Grampian Drive | 645 yd | |
| Grill n Chill Peterlee | 3 Durham Way | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Grampian Drive | 645 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit A Bede Way | 1,041 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Helford Road Playing Fields THE PAVILION THE PAVILION HELFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 466 yd |
| St Bedes Rc Comprehensive School WESTWAY | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Shotton Hall School (Closed) Waveney Road | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| The Academy Of Shotton Hall PASSFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Peterlee Leisure Centre ST. CUTHBERTS WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| Howletch Lane Primary School PENNINE DRIVE | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| East Durham College (Peter Lee Campus) EAST DURHAM COLLEGE EAST DURHAM COLLEGE WILLERBY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| Curves For Women (Peterlee) (Closed) Yoden Way | health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.