Fifth Street is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 4LA 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 Fifth Street, Peterlee, SR8 4LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 4JX, SR8 4EH, SR8 4JJ, SR8 4JQ, SR8 4JY, SR8 4ER, SR8 4LB, SR8 4SD, SR8 4JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR8 4LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.2% | 50% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.8% | 50% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 4LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 58% | 60.3% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.3% | 11.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -32.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 16% | 6.8% | -9.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 18.5% | 14.2% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (50%) 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 | 28.5% | 22.4% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -26.0% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 27.6% | -12.2% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 35.9% | 18.2% | 12.7% | 23.2% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 4LA this area, 42.4% 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 42.4% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 24.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 13.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 13.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 94.3% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96.2% | 94.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 94.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.8% | 37.2% | 20.6% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fifth Street was 704.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 300.5% higher than the Horden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fifth Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Horden and the 31st highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 283.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Fifth Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £31,000 | 2024-12-19 | £32,097 |
| 85 Fifth Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2024-12-12 | £20,707 |
| 67 Fifth Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2024-10-21 | £40,150 |
| 80 Fifth Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2024-09-18 | £45,125 |
| 54 Fifth Street, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2024-07-24 | £30,415 |
SR8 4LA 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.
| Retired | 40 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 4,014 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 | 284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yohden Primary School Windsor Terrace , Horden SR8 4HP | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 2out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seascape Primary School Ellison Road , SR8 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 904 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 | 1,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | 3out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,389 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 | 2,389 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 4,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Salvation Army | Dene Street | 145 yd | |
| Horden Centennial Centre | Seventh Street | 288 yd | |
| Hub Grub | Horden Youth And Community Centre, Eden Street | 362 yd | |
| Taste Trap | Eden House, Eden Street | 391 yd | |
| Dr Joseph Chandy Charitable Trust | Roseby Road Wellbeing Centre, Roseby Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Victory Club Ltd | Blackhills Road | 275 yd | |
| Horden Social Welfare Centre | Welfare Hall, Seventh Street | 288 yd | |
| Horden Comrades Club | Windsor Terrace | 288 yd | |
| Horden Catholic Club | South Terrace | 390 yd | |
| Horden Community Welfare FC | Welfare Park, Seventh Street | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King | Unit 3, Co-Operative Buildings, Cotsford Lane | 153 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 41 Cotsford Lane | 156 yd | |
| 4 Seasons Pizzeria | 35 Warren Street | 295 yd | |
| Farleys Fish Shop | Cornwall House, Third Street | 363 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Chop Suey House | Cotsford Lane | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1-2, Co-Operative Buildings, Cotsford Lane | 201 yd | |
| Aldi | Yoden Way | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cotsford Junior School THIRD STREET | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Ellwoods Gym & Fitness Centre WINDSOR CORNER | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| Yohden Primary School WINDSOR TERRACE | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Horden Welfare Park CHANGING ROOMS CHANGING ROOMS WELFARE PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Dene Community School Of Technology MANOR WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Biceps Fitness Centre BLACKHILLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way | grass pitches | 775 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 389.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 361.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.