Howletch Lane is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 2AE 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 Howletch Lane, Peterlee, SR8 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 1DD, SR8 2AN, SR8 2AD, SR8 2AF, SR8 2AL, SR8 1DA, SR8 2AB, SR8 2AA, SR8 2AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR8 2AE 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 Howletch Lane was 421.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 379.4% higher than the Passfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howletch Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Passfield and the 73rd highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 191.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Howletch Lane, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-07-31 | £93,146 |
| 16 Howletch Lane, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2022-07-13 | £68,002 |
| 33 Howletch Lane, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2022-06-17 | £76,188 |
| 28 Howletch Lane, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2021-09-13 | £96,312 |
| 18 Howletch Lane, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-10-16 | £81,770 |
SR8 2AE 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 | 2,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 4,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Blunts Primary School Tweed Close , SR8 1DF | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 538 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Rigg Infant School Acre Rigg Road , SR8 2DU | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Rigg Junior School Acre Rigg Road , SR8 2DU | - not rated | 711 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 | 665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shotton Hall School Waveney Road , SR8 1NX | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 3out of 4 | 1,755 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 | 383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | - not rated | 413 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 | 413 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Open Air Education Oakerside Lodge , Castle Eden Dene Nnr SR8 1NJ | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horden Dene View School Cotsford Park Estate , Horden SR8 4SZ | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendene School Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | - not rated | 2,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Unit 2, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 340 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 1, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 340 yd | |
| Chimes Cafe | Bus Station, Bede Way | 559 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Yoden Way | 707 yd | |
| Peterlee Leisure Centre | St Cuthberts Way | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 23 | Burnhope Way | 489 yd | |
| Peterlee Central Club | Surtees Road | 530 yd | |
| The Three Stories | 58 Yoden Way | 544 yd | |
| The Vibe | Bede Way | 559 yd | |
| The Five Quarter | Hailsham Place | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod | 80b Beverley Way | 405 yd | |
| Beverley Way Dynasty | 84 Beverley Way | 405 yd | |
| Kitchen 23 | 61b Yoden Way | 544 yd | |
| Subway | Peterlee Post Office, 61a Yoden Way | 544 yd | |
| AJ's Foods | 45 Yoden Way | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 3, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 340 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit A Bede Way | 560 yd | |
| Iceland | 38-40 Yoden Way | 687 yd | |
| Asda | Surtees Road | 778 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Grampian Drive | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Durham And Houghall Community College (Howletch Centre) (Closed) Weston View | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 402 yd |
| East Durham College (Peter Lee Campus) EAST DURHAM COLLEGE EAST DURHAM COLLEGE WILLERBY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Curves For Women (Peterlee) (Closed) Yoden Way | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| St Bedes Rc Comprehensive School WESTWAY | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Acre Rigg Academy ACRE RIGG ACADEMY ACRE RIGG ACADEMY ACRE RIGG ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 736 yd |
| Peterlee Leisure Centre ST. CUTHBERTS WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| Eden Hall Junior School (Closed) Robson Avenue | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Howletch Lane Primary School PENNINE DRIVE | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Eden Park PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE EDEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,007 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 105.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.