Emerson Court is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 4DG is located in the Horden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Easington. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Emerson Court, Peterlee, SR8 4DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 4DH, SR8 4BU, SR8 4LH, SR8 4LE, SR8 4DJ, SR8 4DE, SR8 4DW, SR8 4DL, SR8 4BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR8 4DG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 54.7% | 49.8% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 50.2% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 4DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 34.1% | 43% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 36.6% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 10.6% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 7.7% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (67.6%) 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 | 32.6% | 35.6% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 32% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 20.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 16% | 9.4% | -6.6% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 4DG this area, 31.2% 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.9% | 31.2% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 17.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 8% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 14.8% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.4% | 91.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 97.2% | 96.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emerson Court was 157.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% lower than the Horden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Emerson Court has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Horden and the 401st highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Emerson Court, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £43,500 | 2025-12-18 | £42,132 |
| 9 Emerson Court, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-03-14 | £77,634 |
| 29 Emerson Court, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2016-06-24 | £77,313 |
| 12 Emerson Court, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2016-05-27 | £101,200 |
| 12 Emerson Court, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2015-11-27 | £57,200 |
SR8 4DG 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotsford Primary School Third Street , Horden SR8 4EH | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yohden Primary School Windsor Terrace , Horden SR8 4HP | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seascape Primary School Ellison Road , SR8 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotsford Infant School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | - not rated | 966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 3out of 4 | 1,053 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 | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Community School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | - not rated | 881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yohden Hall School Hesleden Road , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4LH | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Dene View School Cotsford Park Estate , Horden SR8 4SZ | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Durham Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Open Air Education Oakerside Lodge , Castle Eden Dene Nnr SR8 1NJ | - not rated | 2,725 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendene School Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | - not rated | 3,788 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Trap | Eden House, Eden Street | 47 yd | |
| Hub Grub | Horden Youth And Community Centre, Eden Street | 87 yd | |
| Horden Centennial Centre | Seventh Street | 174 yd | |
| Horden Salvation Army | Dene Street | 299 yd | |
| The Vintage Tea Room | Horden Colliery Heritage Centre, Park Road | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Community Welfare FC | Welfare Park, Seventh Street | 137 yd | |
| Horden Victory Club Ltd | Blackhills Road | 166 yd | |
| Horden Social Welfare Centre | Welfare Hall, Seventh Street | 174 yd | |
| Horden Sportsmans Club | 34 Second Street | 175 yd | |
| Horden Catholic Club | South Terrace | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Khana | Eden House, Eden Street | 47 yd | |
| Farleys Fish Shop | Cornwall House, Third Street | 180 yd | |
| 4 Seasons Pizzeria | 35 Warren Street | 387 yd | |
| The Food Palace | Sunnyside House, Sunderland Road | 448 yd | |
| Gills Fry Fry Limited | Sunderland Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1-2, Co-Operative Buildings, Cotsford Lane | 513 yd | |
| Aldi | Yoden Way | 630 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Biceps Fitness Centre BLACKHILLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 252 yd |
| Horden Welfare Park CHANGING ROOMS CHANGING ROOMS WELFARE PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 274 yd |
| Cotsford Junior School THIRD STREET | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Ellwoods Gym & Fitness Centre WINDSOR CORNER | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Yohden Primary School WINDSOR TERRACE | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Sunderland Road Playing Fields Sunderland Road | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Dene Community School Of Technology MANOR WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 941 yd |
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Our Lady Star Of The Sea Rc Primary School THORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 478 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 451 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.