Ashton Street is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 3QQ is located in the Easington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Easington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashton Street, Peterlee, SR8 3QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 3RU, SR8 3RX, SR8 3RY, SR8 3QF, SR8 3QG, SR8 3QE, SR8 3QH, SR8 3QD, SR8 3RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR8 3QQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 41.6% | 39.2% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 30.4% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 12.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 12.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
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 (57.8%) 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 | 34.5% | 23.3% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -25.1% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 34.5% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 25.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| Bad health | 12.7% | 11.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 7.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
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.
In the area around SR8 3QQ this area, 40.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.8% | 40.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 21.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 12.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 14.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 94.8% | 94.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 94.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 76.7% | -19.8% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 39.6% | 13.5% | 26.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton Street was 930.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 520.9% higher than the Easington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ashton Street has the highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Easington and the 13th highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 272.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ashton Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2026-03-06 | £38,000 |
| 19 Ashton Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2025-07-30 | £35,968 |
| 27 Ashton Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2025-03-20 | £40,717 |
| 27 Ashton Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2025-02-27 | £39,351 |
| 5 Ashton Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2024-06-27 | £56,388 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 2,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | 4out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaham Harbour Nursery School Bottleworks Road , Seaham Harbour SR7 7NN | 4out of 4 | 5,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murton Nursery School Glebe View , Seaview Estate SR7 9LX | - not rated | 5,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easington Colliery Junior School Seaside Lane , Easington Colliery SR8 3PW | - not rated | 421 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Colliery Infant School Seaside Lane , Easington Colliery SR8 3PW | - not rated | 421 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Colliery Primary School Whickham Street , Easington Colliery SR8 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Thorpe Road , Horden SR8 4AB | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Thorpe Road , Horden SR8 4AB | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Community Science College Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 3out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Community School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | - not rated | 3,678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 4,146 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 | 3,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | - not rated | 3,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendene School Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Durham Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | 3out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horden Dene View School Cotsford Park Estate , Horden SR8 4SZ | - not rated | 3,885 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Durham Bridge Year 10/11 Dawden Community Centre , Alexandra Street SR7 7NQ | - not rated | 4,851 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Pay Office | 1a Ashton Street | 75 yd | |
| Cafe Together | Easington Colliery Methodist Chapel, Seaside Lane South | 115 yd | |
| Age Concern Tea Room | 65 Seaside Lane | 335 yd | |
| The Pet and Play Cafe | 14b Seaside Lane South | 446 yd | |
| Healthworks | Paradise Lane | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leather Cap Sports and Social Club Ltd | 1-2 Browning Street | 76 yd | |
| Easington Social Welfare Centre | Welfare Hall, Seaside Lane South | 461 yd | |
| Easington Colliery AFC | Welfare Park, Memorial Avenue | 461 yd | |
| Easington Colliery WMC and Institute | Seaside Lane | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jills Fish & Chips | 5b Bede Street | 128 yd | |
| Ulifoods | 10 Seaside Lane | 177 yd | |
| Chilli Pepper | 29 Seaside Lane | 314 yd | |
| Seaside Lane Chop Suey House | 33 Seaside Lane | 314 yd | |
| Taste of Home | 31 Seaside Lane | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Seaside Lane | 177 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inta Fitness Leisure Ltd VINCENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Easington Welfare Park | grass pitches | 630 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 | 89 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 367.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 325.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.