Postcode SR7 0BU is located in an urban city, within the Seaham ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Seaham Central & South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Seaham Central & South is £38,341 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Seaham Town Park.
Seaham Central & South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,831 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Seaham Central & South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Seaham Central & South is £38,341 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR7 0BU.
Seaham Central & South near SR7 0BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Seaham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Seaham | N/A | Walking directions to Seaham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Seaham Town Park | Large | Walking directions to Seaham Town Park |
| 0.2 mi | Malvern Field | Large | Walking directions to Malvern Field |
| 0.4 mi | Deneside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deneside Park |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £159,950 in Seaham area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £885,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £86,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £121,500 |
10 year median price trend in Seaham
In the SR7 0BU postcode area, located within Seaham Central & South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 0BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Carricks | 63 The Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8NS | Walking directions to Carricks |
| 0.3 mi | Kestrel Convenience Store | Station Road, County Durham, SR7 0BL | Walking directions to Kestrel Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | The Avenue, County Durham, SR7 8PE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.