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About

Seaham ward is located in County Durham, covering the coastal town of Seaham and its surrounding areas. The ward includes residential neighborhoods, local amenities, and stretches of coastline along the North Sea. Seaham is known for its historic harbor, which has been redeveloped in recent years, and the nearby Dawdon Colliery Nature Reserve, a reclaimed mining site now used for recreation.

The area has a mix of housing, from older terraced homes to newer developments, and serves as a commuter base for nearby cities like Sunderland and Durham. Seaham’s economy has shifted from its industrial past, with retail, hospitality, and small businesses now playing a key role. The ward also features green spaces, including parks and walking trails along the coast, providing leisure opportunities for residents.

Area overview

On average Seaham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Seaham is £38,374 per year. There are 3 schools in Seaham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Seaham Population
6,586
Population density
660.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,396
97.12%
Other White
34
0.52%
Pakistani
29
0.44%
Indian
24
0.36%
Other Asian
20
0.3%
Total population: 6,586

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,171
40.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,079
36.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
295
10.1%
Social rents from council
172
5.89%
Other social rented
134
4.59%
Total households: 2,920

Property prices in Seaham

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Seaham area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £885,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Seaham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Seaham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£292,500
Flats4£86,500
Semi-Detached32£190,000
Terraced23£110,000

10 years median price trend in Seaham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaham.

All postcodes in Seaham

SR70ER

Burnhall Drive

SR70HW

Lady Milbanke Mews

SR70JR

Slingley Close

SR70LW

Seaton Lane

SR77WX

Marsdon Way

SR70BA

Oliver Street

SR70DR

Newlands Road East

SR70EP

Lord Byrons Walk

SR70HU

Ambleside Avenue

SR70JD

Lord Byrons Walk

SR70BH

Christchurch Court

SR70BS

Station Road

SR70DE

Seaton Lane

SR70AY

Station Road

SR70JN

Clarks Terrace

SR70LP

Seaton Lane

SR77WP

Caister Close

SR77WR

North Road

SR77XR

Seaham Northlea & Westlea

SR70DS

Newark Crescent

SR70DW

Durham Street

SR70EE

Normanby Close

SR70HA

Burnhall Drive

SR70JJ

Hoy Crescent

SR70LH

Slingley Close

SR70NH

Seaham Northlea & Westlea

SR70BZ

Christchurch Court

SR70EA

Norfolk Close

SR70EB

Navenby Close

SR70HX

Seaton Lane

SR70JG

Seaton Lane

SR70PZ

Hall Dene Way

SR70QB

The Meadows

SR70EY

Northlea Road

SR70JS

Burdon Crescent

SR70LL

Avoncroft Close

SR77WW

Craster Point

SR70BU

Clara Street

SR70HT

Ambleside Avenue

SR70JF

Seaton Lane

SR70BQ

Station Road

SR70DG

Nelson Street

SR70LU

Seaton Grove

SR70LZ

Hillrise Crescent

SR70EX

Newlands Road West

SR70AU

New Drive

SR70DQ

Duke Street

SR70ET

Seaham Northlea & Westlea

SR70AD

Station Road

SR70JT

Hoy Crescent

SR70PP

Chipchase Court

SR77AF

Church Lane

SR77WE

New Drive

SR77WT

Mappleton Drive

SR70BL

Station Road

SR70DJ

Durham Street

SR70EG

Burnhall Drive

SR70HP

Station Road

SR77AG

Church Lane

SR77DP

Rockingham Close

SR70AG

Parkland Court

SR70BB

Nelson Street

SR70EU

Newlands Road West

SR70LE

Sharpley Drive

SR70NL

Salter's Lane

SR77WH

Bamburgh Drive

SR77WQ

Aldeburgh Way

SR78EQ

Stockton Road

SR70AA

Clara Street

SR70AP

Embankment Road

SR70BD

Station Road

SR70DZ

New Drive

SR70EH

Neasham Road

SR70PE

Glebe Drive

SR70PY

Hall Dene Way

SR77WN

Seaham Northlea & Westlea

SR70AW

Seaham Central & South

SR70BW

Northlea Road

SR70EZ

Burnhall Drive

SR70JH

Burdon Crescent

SR70JY

Rutherford Avenue

SR70PA

Sea View

SR70PW

Enterprise Court

SR77DY

Mappleton Drive

SR70PG

Hall Close

SR70BX

New Strangford Road

SR70JP

Eppleton Hall Close

SR70JQ

Burdon Crescent

SR70ND

Hillrise Crescent

SR77WF

Staithes Court

SR77WL

Boulmer Lea

SR70AS

Seaham Central & South

SR70BG

Station Road

SR70BP

Seaham Central & South

SR70DT

Napier Road

SR70LR

Seaham Northlea & Westlea

SR70NE

Seaham Northlea & Westlea

SR70PU

Hall Dene Way

SR70DL

Burnhall Drive

SR70HS

Gregson Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.