Bruce Place is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 5JR is located in the Peterlee East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Easington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bruce Place, Peterlee, SR8 5JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 5JW, SR8 5EQ, SR8 2BP, SR8 2BN, SR8 2BS, SR8 2BT, SR8 5JT, SR8 5EH, SR8 2BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR8 5JR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 50.5% | 54.2% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 45.8% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 5JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 44.3% | 53.8% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 29.1% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 11.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 47.1% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 31.3% | 5.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 13.2% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 24.4% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.5% | 15.7% | -9.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.7% | 22.2% | 16.5% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 99.4% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 99.7% | 97.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 97% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 34.6% | 13.5% | 21.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bruce Place was 225.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% higher than the Easington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bruce Place has the 11th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Easington and the 207th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Bruce Place, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-07-12 | £71,237 |
| 8 Bruce Place, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2024-02-10 | £69,964 |
| 28 Bruce Place, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-02-05 | £83,291 |
| 6 Bruce Place, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-09-29 | £81,538 |
| 27 Bruce Place, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2022-05-06 | £90,026 |
SR8 5JR 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 | 146 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | 4out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 5,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acre Rigg Academy Acre Rigg Road , SR8 2DU | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Rigg Infant School Acre Rigg Road , SR8 2DU | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seascape Primary School Ellison Road , SR8 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howletch Lane Primary School Pennine Drive , County Durham SR8 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 2out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield School North Road East , TS28 5AX | 3out of 4 | 5,114 yd | Community school | 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 | 976 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 | 976 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 2,181 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| How Do You Do | Martinos, York Road | 397 yd | |
| CALM in East Durham – Karma Cafe | Pavilion, Lowhills Road | 710 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 2, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 997 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 1, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acre Rigg Social Club | Lowhills Road | 312 yd | |
| Horden and Peterlee Rugby Football Club | Eden Lane | 805 yd | |
| Peterlee Central Club | Surtees Road | 1,029 yd | |
| The Moorcock | Burnhope Way | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| People's Takeaway | East Durham Trust, Community House, Yoden Road | 358 yd | |
| Peterlee Tandoori | 134 Yoden Road | 389 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | 114 Yoden Road | 389 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | 122 Yoden Road | 389 yd | |
| Dulai's Fisheries | 116 Yoden Road | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 3, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acre Rigg Academy ACRE RIGG ACADEMY ACRE RIGG ACADEMY ACRE RIGG ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 588 yd |
| Low Hills Road Playing Fields WARDENS HOUSE WARDENS HOUSE LOWHILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Eden Hall Junior School (Closed) Robson Avenue | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Eden Park PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE EDEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| East Durham And Houghall Community College (Howletch Centre) (Closed) Weston View | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| East Durham College (Peter Lee Campus) EAST DURHAM COLLEGE EAST DURHAM COLLEGE WILLERBY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 978 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 | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 240.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 226.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.