Chapel Hill Road is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 5LH 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 Chapel Hill Road, Peterlee, SR8 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 5PH, SR8 5PQ, SR8 5LF, SR8 5PG, SR8 5PL, SR8 5LJ, SR8 4RN, SR8 5PF, SR8 5LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR8 5LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 32.7% | 37% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 34.1% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 20.8% | 17.5% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 (60.8%) 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 | 21.5% | 30.4% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -18.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 30.4% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 21.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
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.
In the area around SR8 5LH this area, 30.7% 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 12.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.5% | 30.7% | -14.8% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 19.3% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 16.5% | 9.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 12.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -21.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 99.6% | 98.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 98.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 35.4% | 13.5% | 21.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Hill Road was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.9% lower than the Easington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Hill Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Easington and the 397th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Chapel Hill Road, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £49,950 | 2023-01-06 | £53,846 |
| 21 Chapel Hill Road, Peterlee, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-02-26 | £149,895 |
| 67 Chapel Hill Road, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2017-08-01 | £95,937 |
| 23 Chapel Hill Road, Peterlee, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2014-06-17 | £91,241 |
| 65 Chapel Hill Road, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2011-07-08 | £83,674 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 4,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seascape Primary School Ellison Road , SR8 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 2out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotsford Primary School Third Street , Horden SR8 4EH | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yohden Primary School Windsor Terrace , Horden SR8 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Community 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 | 666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | 3out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield School North Road East , TS28 5AX | 3out of 4 | 4,918 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 | 1,482 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 | 1,482 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 3,692 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Joseph Chandy Charitable Trust | Roseby Road Wellbeing Centre, Roseby Road | 288 yd | |
| McDonalds | Surtees Road | 425 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Ltd, Surtees Road | 425 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Yoden Way | 563 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo | Hailsham Place | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ales āNā Tales | 1 Hailsham Place | 605 yd | |
| Peterlee Labour Club | Manor Way | 606 yd | |
| The Five Quarter | Hailsham Place | 606 yd | |
| Peterlee Central Club | Surtees Road | 677 yd | |
| The Three Stories | 58 Yoden Way | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Century | 16 Fulwell Road | 488 yd | |
| AJ's Foods | 45 Yoden Way | 555 yd | |
| Geordies Pizzeria | Warren Square | 571 yd | |
| Horden's Spice | Warren Square | 571 yd | |
| Chillies Indian Cuisine and Grill | 1 Warren Square | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Surtees Road | 425 yd | |
| Aldi | Yoden Way | 478 yd | |
| Iceland | 38-40 Yoden Way | 555 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit A Bede Way | 698 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1-2, Co-Operative Buildings, Cotsford Lane | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Curves For Women (Peterlee) (Closed) Yoden Way | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Dene Community School Of Technology MANOR WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Horden Welfare Park CHANGING ROOMS CHANGING ROOMS WELFARE PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Peterlee Leisure Centre ST. CUTHBERTS WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 857 yd |
| Eden Park PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE EDEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 921 yd |
| Eden Hall Junior School (Closed) Robson Avenue | grass pitches | 963 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data Ā© 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 | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 138.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.