Thorntree Gill, Peterlee, SR8 4SP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR8 4SP has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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	50.7%	48%	-2.7%	51.0%	-3.0%
Male	49.3%	52%	2.7%	49.0%	3.0%

Partnership Status

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	24.1%	38.3%	14.2%	37.9%	0.4%
Married: Opposite sex	50%	40.4%	-9.6%	44.2%	-3.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	3.4%	2.7%	-0.7%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	14.9%	10.6%	-4.3%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	7.5%	5.9%	-1.6%	6.1%	-0.2%

Health

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	35.4%	44.1%	8.7%	48.4%	-4.3%
Good health	34.4%	33.6%	-0.8%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	20.6%	15.3%	-5.3%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	7.2%	5.7%	-1.5%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	2.4%	1.3%	-1.1%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 4SP this area, 28.7% 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 18.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.7%	28.7%	-11.0%	18.2%	10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	11.2%	-0.9%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	10.6%	-5.5%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4.3%	0.9%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	25%	10.6%	16.9%	8.1%
Degree or Similar	9.2%	18.6%	9.4%	33.8%	-15.2%
Other	5.2%	1.6%	-3.6%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	99.5%	99.1%	-0.4%	81.4%	17.7%

Country of Birth

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	98.1%	98.7%	0.6%	83.2%	15.5%
European Union	1%	0%	-1.0%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	98.7%	0.6%	83.2%	15.5%
10+ Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	9.8%	-8.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.2%	76.7%	4.5%
No passport held	18.8%	13.5%	5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.3%	37.2%	4.1%
Christian	53.5%	46.2%	7.3%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Thorntree Gill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorntree Gill was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Blackhalls average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£29,600

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in SR8 4SP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thorntree Gill are based on 37 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Easington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thorntree Gill, Peterlee, SR8 4SP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR8 4SP

Average Price
£125,631

Semi-Detached
£131,829

Terraced
£80,691

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thorntree Gill

Average Price
£140,045

Semi-Detached
£141,878

Terraced
£135,509

Detached
£105,906

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thorntree GillStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
100 Thorntree Gill, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£132,500	2025-10-24	£132,500
107 Thorntree Gill, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2025-03-21	£141,963
103 Thorntree Gill, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2025-02-28	£134,078
6 Thorntree Gill, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2024-10-25	£139,515
100 Thorntree Gill, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£60,000	2024-03-18	£66,543

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR8 4SP

Employment

SR8 4SP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	12
Student (economically inactive)	6
Self-Employed	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	7
Education	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Construction	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB	4out of 4	666 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ	4out of 4	4,503 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dene House Primary School Manor Way , SR8 5RL	2out of 4	429 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Yohden Primary School Windsor Terrace , Horden SR8 4HP	3out of 4	556 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cotsford Primary School Third Street , Horden SR8 4EH	3out of 4	678 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Seascape Primary School Ellison Road , SR8 5NJ	2out of 4	1,300 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackhall Primary School Middle Street , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4NA	3out of 4	1,728 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL	2out of 4	378 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE	- not rated	2,390 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU	4out of 4	2,945 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY	3out of 4	4,119 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellfield School North Road East , TS28 5AX	3out of 4	5,457 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN	- not rated	2,510 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Endeavour Academy Durham Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN	3out of 4	2,510 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP	3out of 4	4,573 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Horden Salvation Army	Dene Street	756 yd
Dr Joseph Chandy Charitable Trust	Roseby Road Wellbeing Centre, Roseby Road	831 yd
Horden Centennial Centre	Seventh Street	869 yd
Hub Grub	Horden Youth And Community Centre, Eden Street	954 yd
Taste Trap	Eden House, Eden Street	988 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Horden Comrades Club	Windsor Terrace	532 yd
Horden Social Welfare Centre	Welfare Hall, Seventh Street	869 yd
Horden Victory Club Ltd	Blackhills Road	882 yd
Horden Catholic Club	South Terrace	913 yd
Horden Community Welfare FC	Welfare Park, Seventh Street	1,030 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Fry	41 Cotsford Lane	480 yd
Pizza King	Unit 3, Co-Operative Buildings, Cotsford Lane	527 yd
Golden Dragon Chop Suey House	Cotsford Lane	540 yd
Penny's Bakers	Prospect Buildings, Dene Terrace	686 yd
Geordies Pizzeria	Warren Square	724 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Unit 1-2, Co-Operative Buildings, Cotsford Lane		547 yd
Aldi	Yoden Way		677 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dene Community School Of Technology MANOR WAY	grass pitches, tennis courts	396 yd
Yohden Primary School WINDSOR TERRACE	grass pitches	503 yd
Ellwoods Gym & Fitness Centre WINDSOR CORNER	health and fitness suite	527 yd
Dene House Primary School Manor Way	grass pitches	542 yd
Cotsford Junior School THIRD STREET	grass pitches	669 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	321.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	246.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	940 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SR8 4SP