Beverley Way is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 2AY 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 Beverley Way, Peterlee, SR8 2AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 2AZ, SR8 2AJ, SR8 2AQ, SR8 2BA, SR8 2RN, SR8 2AX, SR8 2AG, SR8 2BB, SR8 2HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR8 2AY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 47.6% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 52.4% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 26.8% | 32.2% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 50.4% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 53.2% | 42.3% | -10.9% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 35% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 8% | 15.7% | 7.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 19.2% | 17.4% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 13% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 12.2% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 23% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 27.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| White | 97% | 96.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.7% | 97.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 98.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beverley Way was 113.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% higher than the Passfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beverley Way has the 15th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Passfield and the 573rd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Beverley Way, Peterlee, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-08-29 | £221,237 |
| 67 Beverley Way, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2025-02-28 | £62,913 |
| 128 Beverley Way, Peterlee, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-04-26 | £264,037 |
| 132 Beverley Way, Peterlee, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-07-14 | £287,109 |
| 120 Beverley Way, Peterlee, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-06-23 | £243,864 |
SR8 2AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | 4out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 4,415 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 | 297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Rigg Academy Acre Rigg Road , SR8 2DU | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howletch Lane Primary School Pennine Drive , County Durham SR8 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seascape Primary School Ellison Road , SR8 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,533 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 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 2out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield School North Road East , TS28 5AX | 3out of 4 | 4,446 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 | 333 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 | 333 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 2,630 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| How Do You Do | Martinos, York Road | 561 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 2, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 710 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 1, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 710 yd | |
| CALM in East Durham – Karma Cafe | Pavilion, Lowhills Road | 913 yd | |
| Chimes Cafe | Bus Station, Bede Way | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorcock | Burnhope Way | 517 yd | |
| Acre Rigg Social Club | Lowhills Road | 803 yd | |
| Bar 23 | Burnhope Way | 865 yd | |
| Peterlee Central Club | Surtees Road | 873 yd | |
| The Three Stories | 58 Yoden Way | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod | 80b Beverley Way | 240 yd | |
| Beverley Way Dynasty | 84 Beverley Way | 240 yd | |
| York Road Fisheries | 50 York Road | 584 yd | |
| Shake Hut | York Road | 584 yd | |
| People's Takeaway | East Durham Trust, Community House, Yoden Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 3, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 710 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit A Bede Way | 939 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Grampian Drive | 1,006 yd | |
| Iceland | 38-40 Yoden Way | 1,059 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 | 164 yd |
| East Durham College (Peter Lee Campus) EAST DURHAM COLLEGE EAST DURHAM COLLEGE WILLERBY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Acre Rigg Academy ACRE RIGG ACADEMY ACRE RIGG ACADEMY ACRE RIGG ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 361 yd |
| St Bedes Rc Comprehensive School WESTWAY | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Howletch Lane Primary School PENNINE DRIVE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Low Hills Road Playing Fields WARDENS HOUSE WARDENS HOUSE LOWHILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Eden Hall Junior School (Closed) Robson Avenue | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Curves For Women (Peterlee) (Closed) Yoden Way | health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 113.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.