Rothbury Avenue is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 4BA is located in the Horden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Easington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rothbury Avenue, Peterlee, SR8 4BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 4BB, SR8 4AX, SR8 4AY, SR8 4AU, SR8 4AT, SR8 4BE, SR8 4AZ, SR8 4BG, SR8 4BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR8 4BA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 55.3% | 49.3% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 44.7% | 50.7% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 28.8% | 33.9% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 41.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 10.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 (68%) 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 | 35.8% | 38.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 29.8% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 17.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 11% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 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.
In the area around SR8 4BA this area, 32.5% 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 12.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.3% | 32.5% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 17% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.1% | 12.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -20.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 99.6% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 98% | 98.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rothbury Avenue was 58.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% lower than the Horden average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Rothbury Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Horden and the 674th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Rothbury Avenue, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2025-06-27 | £60,979 |
| 23 Rothbury Avenue, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £75,500 | 2024-04-26 | £84,604 |
| 1 Rothbury Avenue, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2023-02-20 | £33,169 |
| 13 Rothbury Avenue, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-11-18 | £95,870 |
| 4 Rothbury Avenue, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2021-08-06 | £47,064 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SR8 4BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | 4out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Thorpe Road , Horden SR8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seascape Primary School Ellison Road , SR8 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotsford Primary School Third Street , Horden SR8 4EH | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yohden Primary School Windsor Terrace , Horden SR8 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 2out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 2out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 3,300 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 | 2,086 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 | 2,086 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 2,973 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haven Cafe | East Durham Partnership, Unit 1 Sea View Industrial Estate | 269 yd | |
| The Secret Garden Deli | Sunderland Road | 339 yd | |
| The Vintage Tea Room | Horden Colliery Heritage Centre, Park Road | 414 yd | |
| Taste Trap | Eden House, Eden Street | 788 yd | |
| Hub Grub | Horden Youth And Community Centre, Eden Street | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD's | Northumberland Street | 269 yd | |
| Horden Labour Club | Sunderland Road | 444 yd | |
| The Legion | Sunderland Road | 554 yd | |
| Horden Cricket Social Club | Park Road | 576 yd | |
| Horden Community Welfare FC | Welfare Park, Seventh Street | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Royal Garden | Unit 10 Timber Road | 406 yd | |
| Milano | Merevale, Beaumont Crescent | 413 yd | |
| Gills Fry Fry Limited | Sunderland Road | 444 yd | |
| The Food Palace | Sunnyside House, Sunderland Road | 444 yd | |
| Apna Khana | Eden House, Eden Street | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Road Playing Fields Sunderland Road | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Our Lady Star Of The Sea Rc Primary School THORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Biceps Fitness Centre BLACKHILLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Horden Welfare Park CHANGING ROOMS CHANGING ROOMS WELFARE PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Eden Park PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE EDEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Eden Hall Junior School (Closed) Robson Avenue | grass pitches | 988 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 | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 141.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.