Charles Street is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 3QR 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 Charles Street, Peterlee, SR8 3QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 3QW, SR8 3SW, SR8 3RA, SR8 3SD, SR8 3RU, SR8 3RZ, SR8 3RB, SR8 3RY, SR8 3RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR8 3QR 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 3QR 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 Charles Street was 1083.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 610.5% higher than the Easington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Charles Street has the highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Easington and the 10th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 287.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Charles Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £86,999 | 2024-11-28 | £90,701 |
| 13 Charles Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £35,500 | 2024-09-20 | £38,041 |
| 11 Charles Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £35,500 | 2024-08-22 | £38,079 |
| 9 Charles Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2023-05-26 | £55,939 |
| 7 Charles Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2020-09-30 | £50,075 |
| 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 | 2,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | 4out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaham Harbour Nursery School Bottleworks Road , Seaham Harbour SR7 7NN | 4out of 4 | 5,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easington Colliery Primary School Whickham Street , Easington Colliery SR8 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Thorpe Road , Horden SR8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington CofE Primary School Easington Village , SR8 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seascape Primary School Ellison Road , SR8 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Rigg Academy Acre Rigg Road , SR8 2DU | 3out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | 3out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 2out of 4 | 3,640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 4,156 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 5,175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,739 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 | 2,457 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Durham Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | 3out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | 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 | 142 yd | |
| Cafe Together | Easington Colliery Methodist Chapel, Seaside Lane South | 301 yd | |
| Age Concern Tea Room | 65 Seaside Lane | 533 yd | |
| The Pet and Play Cafe | 14b Seaside Lane South | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leather Cap Sports and Social Club Ltd | 1-2 Browning Street | 199 yd | |
| Easington Social Welfare Centre | Welfare Hall, Seaside Lane South | 654 yd | |
| Easington Colliery AFC | Welfare Park, Memorial Avenue | 654 yd | |
| Easington Colliery WMC and Institute | Seaside Lane | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jills Fish & Chips | 5b Bede Street | 286 yd | |
| Ulifoods | 10 Seaside Lane | 375 yd | |
| Chilli Pepper | 29 Seaside Lane | 513 yd | |
| Seaside Lane Chop Suey House | 33 Seaside Lane | 513 yd | |
| Taste of Home | 31 Seaside Lane | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Seaside Lane | 375 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easington Welfare Park | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Inta Fitness Leisure Ltd VINCENT STREET | health and fitness suite | 799 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 | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 262.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 227.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.