Postcode SR7 8EX 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 1 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 1.8% 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 207 ft away from SR7 8EX.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea near SR7 8EX 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 |
In the SR7 8EX postcode area, located within Seaham Northlea & Westlea, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 8EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | GoLocal Extra | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 8ER | Walking directions to GoLocal Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 8ER | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | The Avenue, County Durham, SR7 8PE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 8EX, 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 8EX 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 8EX 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 8EX, including Seaview Primary School (Good), Westlea Primary School (Good) and Seaham High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SR7 8EX 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 8EX 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.