Postcode SR7 8ER is located in an urban city, within the Dalton & Dawdon ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Seaham Northlea & Westlea area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,865 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.6% 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 8ER.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea near SR7 8ER 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 |
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 8ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 19, Jubilee Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8EU | Terraced | Leasehold | £84,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 27, Jubilee Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8EU | Terraced | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 19, Queens Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8EX | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 4, Queens Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8EX | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 18, Queens Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8EX | Terraced | Freehold | £99,950 |
In the SR7 8ER postcode area, located within Seaham Northlea & Westlea, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 8ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda Express | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 8ER | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0 mi | GoLocal Extra | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 8ER | Walking directions to GoLocal Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | The Avenue, County Durham, SR7 8PE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 0HJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 8ER, 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 8ER records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 8ER in Seaham Northlea & Westlea is £110,000 (about £140 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to SR7 8ER, 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 8ER is Seaham, about 1,513 m away.
SR7 8ER scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,865 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 8ER 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.