Stafford Place is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 2EL 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 Stafford Place, Peterlee, SR8 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 2HH, SR8 2HB, SR8 2PQ, SR8 2EJ, SR8 2HQ, SR8 2PE, SR8 2HA, SR8 2HJ, SR8 2HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR8 2EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% | 55.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 43.1% | 44.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 2EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 35.1% | 48.2% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 29.6% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 12.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 41.2% | 44.8% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 30.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 17% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 26.1% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 13.3% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 19.5% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 18.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 100% | 98% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 98.7% 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% | 98.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 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% | 98.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stafford Place was 207.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 135.9% higher than the Passfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stafford Place has the 6th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Passfield and the 252nd highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Stafford Place, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-06-27 | £80,769 |
| 9 Stafford Place, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-12-06 | £62,013 |
| 10 Stafford Place, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £46,683 | 2024-05-08 | £52,585 |
| 30 Stafford Place, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2024-01-19 | £80,739 |
| 16 Stafford Place, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2023-11-15 | £96,290 |
SR8 2EL 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | 4out of 4 | 3,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 4,194 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 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Rigg Junior School Acre Rigg Road , SR8 2DU | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Rigg Academy Acre Rigg Road , SR8 2DU | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howletch Lane Primary School Pennine Drive , County Durham SR8 2NQ | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shotton Hall School Waveney Road , SR8 1NX | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Durham Community College Burnhope Way , SR8 1NU | - not rated | 1,325 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 | 621 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Open Air Education Oakerside Lodge , Castle Eden Dene Nnr SR8 1NJ | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendene School Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horden Dene View School Cotsford Park Estate , Horden SR8 4SZ | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Caterpillar | Caterpillar Peterlee Ltd, Mill Hill | 347 yd | |
| Gourmet Gainz | 13 Lister Road | 512 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | ZF Group, Mill Hill | 621 yd | |
| The Play Place UK Ltd | 18 Pease Road | 735 yd | |
| How Do You Do | Martinos, York Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorcock | Burnhope Way | 124 yd | |
| Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd | Grampian Drive | 934 yd | |
| Acre Rigg Social Club | Lowhills Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charltons | 14 Lister Road | 512 yd | |
| York Road Fisheries | 50 York Road | 785 yd | |
| Shake Hut | York Road | 785 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 80b Beverley Way | 831 yd | |
| Beverley Way Dynasty | 84 Beverley Way | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Grampian Drive | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acre Rigg Academy ACRE RIGG ACADEMY ACRE RIGG ACADEMY ACRE RIGG ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 514 yd |
| East Durham College (Peter Lee Campus) EAST DURHAM COLLEGE EAST DURHAM COLLEGE WILLERBY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| East Durham And Houghall Community College (Howletch Centre) (Closed) Weston View | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Gym 360 (Peterlee) PEASE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Howletch Lane Primary School PENNINE DRIVE | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Low Hills Road Playing Fields WARDENS HOUSE WARDENS HOUSE LOWHILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| St Bedes Rc Comprehensive School WESTWAY | grass pitches | 1,034 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.