Elm Tree Gardens is in Peterlee and in Easington district. SR8 5SD is located in the Peterlee East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Easington. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm Tree Gardens, Peterlee, SR8 5SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR8 5RQ, SR8 5RH, SR8 5RG, SR8 5LE, SR8 5RJ, SR8 5RF, SR8 5RX, SR8 5RE, SR8 5RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR8 5SD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 53.9% | 53.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 46.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 5SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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% | 49.2% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 29.9% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 14% | 9% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 42.6% | 35% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 29% | 39.8% | 10.8% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 13.9% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 20.7% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 9.5% | -11.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 25.6% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 23.1% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 14% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 97.6% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 98.4% | 99.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 99.3% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 33.4% | 13.5% | 19.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Tree Gardens was 450.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.5% higher than the Easington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Tree Gardens has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Easington and the 65th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 220.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Elm Tree Gardens, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-10-17 | £140,000 |
| 21 Elm Tree Gardens, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-11-20 | £114,681 |
| 14 Elm Tree Gardens, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2024-09-20 | £96,388 |
| 24 Elm Tree Gardens, Peterlee, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £89,999 | 2024-08-30 | £96,536 |
| 27 Elm Tree Gardens, Peterlee, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2022-05-09 | £136,930 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 11 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 4,921 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 | 2out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seascape Primary School Ellison Road , SR8 5NJ | 2out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotsford Primary School Third Street , Horden SR8 4EH | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yohden Primary School Windsor Terrace , Horden SR8 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 1,298 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 | 2out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Academy Stockton Road , Easington Village SR8 3AY | 3out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield School North Road East , TS28 5AX | 3out of 4 | 4,854 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 | 1,689 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 | 1,689 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 4,003 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 | 372 yd | |
| McDonalds | Surtees Road | 680 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Ltd, Surtees Road | 680 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo | Hailsham Place | 736 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Yoden Way | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee Labour Club | Manor Way | 569 yd | |
| Ales āNā Tales | 1 Hailsham Place | 716 yd | |
| The Five Quarter | Hailsham Place | 736 yd | |
| Horden Catholic Club | South Terrace | 861 yd | |
| The Vibe | Bede Way | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Century | 16 Fulwell Road | 227 yd | |
| Penny's Bakers | Prospect Buildings, Dene Terrace | 590 yd | |
| Geordies Pizzeria | Warren Square | 608 yd | |
| Horden's Spice | Warren Square | 608 yd | |
| Chillies Indian Cuisine and Grill | 1 Warren Square | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Yoden Way | 474 yd | |
| Asda | Surtees Road | 680 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1-2, Co-Operative Buildings, Cotsford Lane | 720 yd | |
| Iceland | 38-40 Yoden Way | 748 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit A Bede Way | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dene House Primary School Manor Way | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Dene Community School Of Technology MANOR WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 436 yd |
| Curves For Women (Peterlee) (Closed) Yoden Way | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Peterlee Leisure Centre ST. CUTHBERTS WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 933 yd |
| Horden Welfare Park CHANGING ROOMS CHANGING ROOMS WELFARE PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 993 yd |
| Ellwoods Gym & Fitness Centre WINDSOR CORNER | health and fitness suite | 1,029 yd |
| Cotsford Junior School THIRD STREET | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 322.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 295.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.