Warren Square is in Peterlee and in County Durham district. SR8 4JE 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 Warren Square, Peterlee, SR8 4JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 4QT, SR8 4RD, SR8 4LJ, SR8 4NA, SR8 4QH, SR8 4QQ, SR8 4JF, SR8 4QP, SR8 4NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR8 4JE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 49.7% | 53.9% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 46.1% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 4JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 45.5% | 54.4% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 18.1% | -15.1% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 14.1% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 45.4% | 43.2% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 29.1% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 16% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 10.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 25.2% | -17.1% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 19.2% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 20.5% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 5% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 98.3% | 91.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 91.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51% | 76.7% | -25.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 43.2% | 13.5% | 29.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 1% | 6.0% | -5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warren Square was 544.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 207.7% higher than the Horden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Warren Square has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Horden and the 51st highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 220.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie & Clydes Hairdressers Warren Square, Peterlee, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £32,400 | 2025-02-25 | £32,175 |
| 15 Warren Square, Peterlee, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-04-29 | £121,679 |
| Rajah'S House Tandoori Warren Square, Peterlee, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £3,800 | 2018-02-02 | £4,610 |
| Rajah'S House Tandoori Warren Square, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2003-04-16 | £73,002 |
SR8 4JE area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 14% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,865 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 | 563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seascape Primary School Ellison Road , SR8 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yohden Primary School Windsor Terrace , Horden SR8 4HP | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Community School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | - not rated | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yohden Hall School Hesleden Road , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4LH | - not rated | 2,577 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 | 1,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | - not rated | 2,114 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 | 934 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Durham Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Open Air Education Oakerside Lodge , Castle Eden Dene Nnr SR8 1NJ | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendene School Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | - not rated | 3,937 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Joseph Chandy Charitable Trust | Roseby Road Wellbeing Centre, Roseby Road | 284 yd | |
| Horden Centennial Centre | Seventh Street | 343 yd | |
| Horden Salvation Army | Dene Street | 413 yd | |
| Hub Grub | Horden Youth And Community Centre, Eden Street | 415 yd | |
| Taste Trap | Eden House, Eden Street | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Catholic Club | South Terrace | 271 yd | |
| Horden Social Welfare Centre | Welfare Hall, Seventh Street | 343 yd | |
| Horden Community Welfare FC | Welfare Park, Seventh Street | 409 yd | |
| Horden Victory Club Ltd | Blackhills Road | 435 yd | |
| Horden Cricket Social Club | Park Road | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geordies Pizzeria | Warren Square | 2 yd | |
| Horden's Spice | Warren Square | 2 yd | |
| Chillies Indian Cuisine and Grill | 1 Warren Square | 2 yd | |
| Penny's Bakers | Prospect Buildings, Dene Terrace | 38 yd | |
| 4 Seasons Pizzeria | 35 Warren Street | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Yoden Way | 136 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1-2, Co-Operative Buildings, Cotsford Lane | 229 yd | |
| Asda | Surtees Road | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horden Welfare Park CHANGING ROOMS CHANGING ROOMS WELFARE PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 467 yd |
| Dene Community School Of Technology MANOR WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 488 yd |
| Cotsford Junior School THIRD STREET | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Ellwoods Gym & Fitness Centre WINDSOR CORNER | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Yohden Primary School WINDSOR TERRACE | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Biceps Fitness Centre BLACKHILLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 740 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.