Postcode SR7 8BE is located in an urban city, within the Dalton & Dawdon ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Murton North & Parkside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Murton North & Parkside is £34,388 per year. The nearest station is Seaham, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Malvern Field.
Murton North & Parkside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,391 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Murton North & Parkside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Murton North & Parkside is £34,388 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR7 8BE.
Murton North & Parkside near SR7 8BE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Seaham | N/A | Walking directions to Seaham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Malvern Field | Large | Walking directions to Malvern Field |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £140 per square foot) in Dalton & Dawdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 up to £487,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £247,500 | £230 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £127,000 | £165 |
| Terraced | 79 | £99,950 | £119 |
| Flats | 1 | £38,000 | £— |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £154,500 | £105,000 | £63,000 |
| 2017 | £175,000 | £102,500 | £60,000 |
| 2018 | £177,000 | £122,500 | £72,000 |
| 2019 | £174,995 | £112,250 | £67,500 |
| 2020 | £194,995 | £147,498 | £82,750 |
| 2021 | £273,995 | £149,950 | £81,250 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £120,000 | £84,135 |
| 2023 | £270,000 | £128,000 | £84,000 |
| 2024 | £221,500 | £155,000 | £80,500 |
| 2025 | £247,500 | £135,000 | £93,250 |
| 2026 | £235,000 | £138,500 | £100,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £153 | £142 | £80 |
| 2017 | £179 | £113 | £75 |
| 2018 | £178 | £160 | £85 |
| 2019 | £180 | £154 | £85 |
| 2020 | £190 | £181 | £101 |
| 2021 | £204 | £185 | £101 |
| 2022 | £202 | £159 | £97 |
| 2023 | £220 | £172 | £110 |
| 2024 | £217 | £191 | £95 |
| 2025 | £226 | £171 | £120 |
| 2026 | £217 | £143 | £116 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR7 8BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 229, The Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8BE | Terraced | Freehold | £50,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 228, The Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £50,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 2, Dawlish Close, Seaham, SR7 8DE | Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 8, Holyhead Close, Seaham, SR7 8DB | Terraced | Freehold | £67,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 22, Weymouth Drive, Seaham, SR7 8HG | Detached | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the SR7 8BE postcode area, located within Murton North & Parkside, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 8BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 8ER | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.1 mi | GoLocal Extra | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 8ER | Walking directions to GoLocal Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | The Avenue, County Durham, SR7 8PE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 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 8BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gerry Anderson
Dalton & Dawdon - Elected 1 May 2025
Jack McGlenen
Dalton & Dawdon - Elected 1 May 2025
Grahame Morris
Easington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SR7 8BE records about 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SR7 8BE in Murton North & Parkside is £110,000 (about £140 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to SR7 8BE, including Seaview Primary School (Good), Westlea Primary School (Good) and Seaham High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SR7 8BE is Seaham, about 1,377 m away.
SR7 8BE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,391 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 8BE is Grahame Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gerry Anderson (Reform UK) and Jack McGlenen (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.