Brandlings Way is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 5PX 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 Brandlings Way, Peterlee, SR8 5PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 5PY, SR8 5HD, SR8 5DA, SR8 5PZ, SR8 5DB, SR8 5DD, SR8 5QA, SR8 5HE, SR8 5HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR8 5PX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 53% | 49.4% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47% | 50.6% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 5PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 43.4% | 50.5% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 26.4% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 13.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) 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 | 30.8% | 39.7% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 29.7% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 24.3% | 22.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 5PX this area, 43.4% 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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.9% | 43.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 25.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 17% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 9.3% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 10.4% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 13.2% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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% | 96.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.7% | 13.5% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brandlings Way was 388.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 159.4% higher than the Easington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Brandlings Way has the 5th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Easington and the 79th highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Brandlings Way, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2022-08-10 | £83,260 |
| 2 Brandlings Way, Peterlee, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2009-08-21 | £112,987 |
| 2 Brandlings Way, Peterlee, Durham Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2008-12-15 | £76,488 |
| 1 Brandlings Way, Peterlee, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2006-05-19 | £84,831 |
| 11 Brandlings Way, Peterlee, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2004-08-02 | £73,815 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 4,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Hall Junior School Robson Avenue , SR8 5DN | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Hall Infant School Robson Avenue , SR8 5DN | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seascape Primary School Ellison Road , SR8 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Blunts Primary School Tweed Close , SR8 1DF | - not rated | 817 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Community School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shotton Hall School Waveney Road , SR8 1NX | - not rated | 1,981 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 | 461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | - not rated | 1,095 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 | 1,095 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Open Air Education Oakerside Lodge , Castle Eden Dene Nnr SR8 1NJ | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horden Dene View School Cotsford Park Estate , Horden SR8 4SZ | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendene School Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | - not rated | 3,276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Surtees Road | 181 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Ltd, Surtees Road | 181 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Yoden Way | 357 yd | |
| Chimes Cafe | Bus Station, Bede Way | 365 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 2, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee Central Club | Surtees Road | 178 yd | |
| The Three Stories | 58 Yoden Way | 295 yd | |
| Bar 23 | Burnhope Way | 349 yd | |
| The Vibe | Bede Way | 365 yd | |
| The Five Quarter | Hailsham Place | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Taste | 96 Edenhill Road | 162 yd | |
| Eden Fish Inn | 112 Edenhill Road | 202 yd | |
| Little Eden | 98 Edenhill Road | 202 yd | |
| Subway | Peterlee Post Office, 61a Yoden Way | 295 yd | |
| Kitchen 23 | 61b Yoden Way | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Surtees Road | 181 yd | |
| Iceland | 38-40 Yoden Way | 309 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit A Bede Way | 365 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 389 yd | |
| Aldi | Yoden Way | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves For Women (Peterlee) (Closed) Yoden Way | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Eden Hall Junior School (Closed) Robson Avenue | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Eden Park PARK HOUSE PARK HOUSE EDEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Peterlee Leisure Centre ST. CUTHBERTS WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Horden Welfare Park CHANGING ROOMS CHANGING ROOMS WELFARE PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,047 yd |
| East Durham And Houghall Community College (Howletch Centre) (Closed) Weston View | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.