Basingstoke Road is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 2AP 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 Basingstoke Road, Peterlee, SR8 2AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 2AA, SR8 5BN, SR8 2AW, SR8 2AS, SR8 5JF, SR8 5HP, SR8 2AR, SR8 2AB, SR8 5JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR8 2AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 50.9% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.1% | 49.1% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SR8 2AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.7% | 56.4% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 26.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 18% | 10.6% | -7.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 45.7% | 44.8% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 33% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 11.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 24% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 24% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 19.1% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 11.1% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -22.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.3% | 97.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 98.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 30.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.5% | 37.2% | 24.3% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Basingstoke Road was 172.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.8% higher than the Passfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Basingstoke Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Passfield and the 321st highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Basingstoke Road, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2025-09-18 | £76,000 |
| 137 Basingstoke Road, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2024-04-18 | £87,405 |
| 93 Basingstoke Road, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2024-01-31 | £74,614 |
| 44 Basingstoke Road, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-02-24 | £88,451 |
| 137 Basingstoke Road, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2023-01-05 | £84,084 |
SR8 2AP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | 4out of 4 | 2,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 4,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acre Rigg Infant School Acre Rigg Road , SR8 2DU | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Rigg Academy Acre Rigg Road , SR8 2DU | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howletch Lane Primary School Pennine Drive , County Durham SR8 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seascape Primary School Ellison Road , SR8 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,165 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 | 905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 2out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | 3out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield School North Road East , TS28 5AX | 3out of 4 | 4,638 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 | 511 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 | 511 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 2,724 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 | 453 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 1, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 453 yd | |
| Chimes Cafe | Bus Station, Bede Way | 683 yd | |
| How Do You Do | Martinos, York Road | 698 yd | |
| McDonalds | Surtees Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee Central Club | Surtees Road | 556 yd | |
| Bar 23 | Burnhope Way | 607 yd | |
| The Three Stories | 58 Yoden Way | 639 yd | |
| The Vibe | Bede Way | 683 yd | |
| Horden and Peterlee Rugby Football Club | Eden Lane | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod | 80b Beverley Way | 215 yd | |
| Beverley Way Dynasty | 84 Beverley Way | 215 yd | |
| People's Takeaway | East Durham Trust, Community House, Yoden Road | 457 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | 114 Yoden Road | 513 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | 122 Yoden Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 3, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 453 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit A Bede Way | 684 yd | |
| Iceland | 38-40 Yoden Way | 777 yd | |
| Asda | Surtees Road | 800 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 | 486 yd |
| East Durham College (Peter Lee Campus) EAST DURHAM COLLEGE EAST DURHAM COLLEGE WILLERBY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Eden Hall Junior School (Closed) Robson Avenue | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Acre Rigg Academy ACRE RIGG ACADEMY ACRE RIGG ACADEMY ACRE RIGG ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Curves For Women (Peterlee) (Closed) Yoden Way | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Eden Park PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE EDEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 802 yd |
| St Bedes Rc Comprehensive School WESTWAY | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Peterlee Leisure Centre ST. CUTHBERTS WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 956 yd |
| Low Hills Road Playing Fields WARDENS HOUSE WARDENS HOUSE LOWHILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 216.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 194.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.