Thorpe Street Easington, County Durham
37 addresses across 2 postcodes (SR8), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 11907883.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (C: 24, D: 8, E: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Horden, about 3.3 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 97 to 107 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Horden Group Practice, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away.
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 198 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (30); Flat (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1900-1929 (15); 1930-1949 (15); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (25); owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (85% of about 1,800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 10 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR8 3LX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SR8 3LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 97 m and 107 m above sea level (102 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR8 3LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SR8 3LX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Horden 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Seaham 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Sunderland 709,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holme Hill Lane Easington Colliery | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Peterlee Bus Station Stand A | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | NFS 360 Connect - Depot Parking | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 31.9 km (20 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 35.9 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Horden Group Practice | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Easington Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 340 m |
| Hospital | Peterlee Community Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Police - Healthworks Building | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Easington Colliery, Easington Colliery Cashzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 27 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 930 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Welfare Park 6.9 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holm Hill Lane Allotments 5.5 ha | 150 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 32 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Townfield Hill | Hill | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Horden Dene | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Fox Holes Dene | Valley | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Hawthorn Dene | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Thorpe Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Shippersea Bay | Bay | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 25 | 37 |
12 of the street's 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easington Colliery Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Easington Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Easington CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Chinese SR8 3LQ | Distributors/Transporters | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Londis SR8 3JZ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Age Concern Tea Room SR8 3PG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Easington Colliery WMC and Institute SR8 3JZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Elliott House - Paramount Care Easington SR8 3PG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Fish Junction Easington SR8 3PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Pizza Mania SR8 3PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Seaside Lane Chop Suey House SR8 3PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Cakes and bakes SR8 3PG | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Taste of Home SR8 3PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Chilli pepper SR8 3PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| June's Kitchen SR8 3RN | Other catering premises | 390 m | 4 Good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| High Tide Teas SR8 3PG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Spud Hut SR8 3JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Harry's Fish and Chips SR8 3HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stewart Street (35); On or near Holmhill Lane (26); On or near Thomas Street (24); On or near Oswald Terrace (18); On or near Easington Street (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Noble Street · Thorpe Street · Thomas Street · Hawthorn Street · Thorpe Street · John Street · John Street · Vane Street · Stewart Street · James Street · Londonderry Bungalows · Crawlaw Road
All the streets in SR8 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.