Peterlee · SR8

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Covering Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery, including Castle Eden & Passfield, Easington & Shotton, Horden & Dene House. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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SR8 (Easington) in a nutshell

SR8 covers Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery, in County Durham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for SR8

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County Durham council area

SR8 is in County Durham's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

SR8 stretches across Castle Eden & Passfield, Easington & Shotton, Horden & Dene House and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'SR8', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Own your home? This is for you too.

It's not just for landlords. Homeowners and buyers use these checks for peace of mind too.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Peterlee: 56.6% owner-occupied
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to SR8

TS28 · WingateSR7 · Cold HesledonTS27 · Blackhall RocksTS29 · Trimdon StationDH6 · ThornleyTS22 · Billingham – West

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does SR8 cover?

SR8 (Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery) includes the wards of Castle Eden & Passfield, Easington & Shotton, Horden & Dene House, Peterlee (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to SR8?

Neighbouring districts include TS28 (Wingate), SR7 (Cold Hesledon), TS27 (Blackhall Rocks), TS29 (Trimdon Station) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering SR8 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in SR8?

About 15,373 households and 35,443 residents at the 2011 Census, across 978 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is SR8 in?

SR8 sits in County Durham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Easington.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
SR8 1
Areas covered
Easington, Easington Colliery, Horden, Little Thorpe, Peterlee, Shotton, Shotton Colliery 2
Active postcodes
978 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
15,373 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
35,443 2
Electoral wards
Castle Eden & Passfield, Easington & Shotton, Horden & Dene House, Peterlee 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Easington 4
Local authority
County Durham 4
Households privately renting (Peterlee built-up area)
16.0% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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