Burdon Place is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 5QZ 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 Burdon Place, Peterlee, SR8 5QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 5RA, SR8 5PR, SR8 5QY, SR8 5PW, SR8 5LG, SR8 5QU, SR8 5RZ, SR8 5QX, SR8 5RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR8 5QZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 39.9% | 45.6% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 26.2% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 12% | 11.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 (64.6%) 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 | 37.6% | 40.1% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 24.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 21% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 12.4% | 9.7% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 5QZ this area, 39.7% 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 9.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.8% | 39.7% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 21.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 5.7% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 25.8% | 7.0% | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 9.3% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -24.5% |
| Other | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 98.8% | 99.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 98.8% | 99.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| No passport held | 38.1% | 13.5% | 24.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burdon Place was 161.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% higher than the Easington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burdon Place has the 20th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Easington and the 385th highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

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 Burdon Place, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2026-01-30 | £84,141 |
| 20 Burdon Place, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2024-09-13 | £79,296 |
| 18 Burdon Place, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2023-07-14 | £89,739 |
| 12 Burdon Place, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-06-30 | £92,038 |
| 11 Burdon Place, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £84,999 | 2023-06-23 | £97,790 |
The percentage of student residents living in SR8 5QZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | 4out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 4,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | - not rated | 673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seascape Primary School Ellison Road , SR8 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Blunts Primary School Tweed Close , SR8 1DF | - not rated | 882 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 1,031 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 | 743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Community School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shotton Hall School Waveney Road , SR8 1NX | - not rated | 1,870 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 | 703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | - not rated | 1,428 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 | 1,428 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Open Air Education Oakerside Lodge , Castle Eden Dene Nnr SR8 1NJ | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horden Dene View School Cotsford Park Estate , Horden SR8 4SZ | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glendene School Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | - not rated | 3,847 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club 3000 Bingo | Hailsham Place | 355 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Yoden Way | 368 yd | |
| McDonalds | Surtees Road | 390 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Ltd, Surtees Road | 390 yd | |
| Chimes Cafe | Bus Station, Bede Way | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee Labour Club | Manor Way | 283 yd | |
| Ales āNā Tales | 1 Hailsham Place | 335 yd | |
| The Five Quarter | Hailsham Place | 355 yd | |
| The Vibe | Bede Way | 518 yd | |
| The Three Stories | 58 Yoden Way | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Century | 16 Fulwell Road | 386 yd | |
| AJ's Foods | 45 Yoden Way | 388 yd | |
| Subway | Peterlee Post Office, 61a Yoden Way | 532 yd | |
| Kitchen 23 | 61b Yoden Way | 532 yd | |
| China Taste | 96 Edenhill Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 38-40 Yoden Way | 388 yd | |
| Asda | Surtees Road | 390 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit A Bede Way | 516 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3, Peterlee Retail Park, Essington Way | 737 yd | |
| Aldi | Yoden Way | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves For Women (Peterlee) (Closed) Yoden Way | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Peterlee Leisure Centre ST. CUTHBERTS WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Dene Community School Of Technology MANOR WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Eden Hall Junior School (Closed) Robson Avenue | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.