Postcode SR7 8HD is located in an urban city, within the Dalton & Dawdon area 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 median sale price in Dalton & Dawdon is £115,000 (around £144 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £84,750 and £173,750. The nearest station is Seaham, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,117 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 24% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from SR7 8HD.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea near SR7 8HD 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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £144 per square foot) in Dalton & Dawdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £245,000 | £217 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £155,000 | £184 |
| Terraced | 86 | £102,750 | £121 |
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 | £92,500 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £154,000 | £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 | £203 | £192 | £117 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SR7 8HD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2025 | 9, Falmouth Close, Seaham, SR7 8HE | Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 22, Weymouth Drive, Seaham, SR7 8HG | Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 16, Weymouth Drive, Seaham, SR7 8HG | Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 16, Weymouth Drive, Seaham, SR7 8HG | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 1, Weymouth Drive, Seaham, SR7 8HG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £60,000 |
In the SR7 8HD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Seaview Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. | |
Seaview Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 May 2024
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| 0.6 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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| 0.7 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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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SR7 8HD
| 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 |
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 8HD, 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 8HD 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SR7 8HD in Dalton & Dawdon is £115,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to SR7 8HD, including Seaview Primary School (Good), Westlea Primary School (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 8HD is Seaham, about 1,470 m away.
SR7 8HD scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,117 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 8HD 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).