Postcode SR7 8EQ is located in an urban city, within the Seaham area 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 median sale price in Seaham is £154,000 (around £175 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £231,000. The nearest station is Seaham, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 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 13,900 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% 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 59.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from SR7 8EQ.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea near SR7 8EQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Seaham | N/A | Walking directions to Seaham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Seaham Town Park | Large | Walking directions to Seaham Town Park |
| 0.4 mi | Malvern Field | Large | Walking directions to Malvern Field |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 (about £175 per square foot) in Seaham area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £679,950.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £331,475 | £247 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £159,995 | £190 |
| Terraced | 45 | £127,000 | £142 |
| Flats | 11 | £92,000 | £158 |
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 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £369,000 | £108,000 | £155,500 | £130,000 |
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 | £169 | £159 |
| 2026 | £190 | £146 | £204 | £144 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR7 8EQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 16, Dovedale Court, Seaham, SR7 0HL | Flats | Leasehold | £53,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 21, Dovedale Court, Seaham, SR7 0HL | Flats | Leasehold | £63,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 22, Dovedale Court, Seaham, SR7 0HL | Flats | Leasehold | £40,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 14, Dovedale Court, Seaham, SR7 0HL | Flats | Leasehold | £68,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 7, Evesham Road, Seaham, SR7 8DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £105,500 |
In the SR7 8EQ postcode area, located within Seaham Northlea & Westlea, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Westlea Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Nov 2022. | |
Westlea Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Nov 2022
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 May 2016. | |
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 May 2016
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Seaham High School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2023. | |
Seaham High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2023
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SR7 8EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 0HJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Seaton Supply Stores | 7 Seaton Lane, Seaham, SR7 0JL | Walking directions to Seaton Supply Stores |
| 0.5 mi | GoLocal Extra | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 8ER | Walking directions to GoLocal Extra |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SR7 8EQ, 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 8EQ 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SR7 8EQ in Seaham is £154,000 (about £175 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to SR7 8EQ, including Westlea Primary School (Good), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham (Good) and Seaham High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SR7 8EQ is Seaham, about 1,306 m away.
SR7 8EQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,900 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 8EQ 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).