Postcode SR7 7WU 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Seaham Northlea & Westlea is £47,505 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,810 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.2% 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 7WU.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea near SR7 7WU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Seaham | N/A | Walking directions to Seaham |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £158,725 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 | 28 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £70,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £129,000 |
10 year median price trend in Seaham
In the SR7 7WU postcode area, located within Seaham Northlea & Westlea, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 7WU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | County Durham, SR7 7XR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 7WU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.