Postcode SR7 0DL is located in an urban city, within the Seaham ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Seaham Northlea & Westlea area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Seaham Northlea & Westlea is £47,505 per year. The nearest station is Seaham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Seaham Town Park.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea has a low crime rate, with approximately 42 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Seaham Northlea & Westlea is £47,505 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR7 0DL.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea near SR7 0DL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Seaham | N/A | Walking directions to Seaham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Seaham Town Park | Large | Walking directions to Seaham Town Park |
| 0.3 mi | Malvern Field | Large | Walking directions to Malvern Field |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £149,250 (about £176 per square foot) in Seaham area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £679,950.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £270,000 | £247 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £160,000 | £184 |
| Terraced | 38 | £135,500 | £151 |
| Flats | 9 | £70,000 | £141 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £237,500 | £126,500 | £145,000 | £87,475 |
| 2017 | £265,050 | £77,000 | £117,000 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | £285,000 | £107,500 | £125,000 | £100,475 |
| 2019 | £273,500 | £106,000 | £130,000 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £227,500 | £87,000 | £130,000 | £102,500 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £71,250 | £147,500 | £109,475 |
| 2022 | £310,000 | £68,000 | £139,975 | £119,250 |
| 2023 | £259,500 | £64,000 | £151,000 | £100,000 |
| 2024 | £291,000 | £126,750 | £160,500 | £115,525 |
| 2025 | £295,000 | £78,000 | £150,000 | £131,000 |
| 2026 | £152,500 | £77,750 | £158,500 | £133,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £142 | £170 | £94 |
| 2017 | £201 | £136 | £136 | £105 |
| 2018 | £199 | £166 | £139 | £113 |
| 2019 | £212 | £152 | £145 | £118 |
| 2020 | £213 | £173 | £153 | £108 |
| 2021 | £208 | £105 | £163 | £121 |
| 2022 | £242 | £134 | £175 | £137 |
| 2023 | £247 | £108 | £170 | £124 |
| 2024 | £254 | £169 | £187 | £130 |
| 2025 | £250 | £190 | £171 | £158 |
| 2026 | £138 | £132 | £184 | £144 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR7 0DL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 18, Northlea Road, Seaham, SR7 0DL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 38, Northlea Road, Seaham, SR7 0DL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 36, Northlea Road, Seaham, SR7 0DL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £137,500 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 14, Napier Road, Seaham, SR7 0DT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 57, Northlea Road, Seaham, SR7 0DJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the SR7 0DL postcode area, located within Seaham Northlea & Westlea, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 0DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kestrel Convenience Store | Station Road, County Durham, SR7 0BL | Walking directions to Kestrel Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 0HJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Carricks | 63 The Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8NS | Walking directions to Carricks |
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.
Elected local representatives for SR7 0DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Harrison
Seaham - Elected 1 May 2025
Christopher Fairs
Seaham - Elected 1 May 2025
Grahame Morris
Easington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SR7 0DL records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SR7 0DL in Seaham Northlea & Westlea is £149,250 (about £176 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to SR7 0DL, including Seaham High School (Good), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham and New Seaham Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SR7 0DL is Seaham, about 809 m away.
SR7 0DL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,417 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Easington covering SR7 0DL is Grahame Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Harrison (Reform UK) and Christopher Fairs (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.