Postcode SR7 8JQ is located in an urban city, within the Seaham ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Seaham Northlea & Westlea area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Seaham Northlea & Westlea is £47,505 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,076 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from SR7 8JQ.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea near SR7 8JQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £158,725 in Seaham area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £885,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £70,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £129,000 |
10 year median price trend in Seaham
In the SR7 8JQ 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 8JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | GoLocal Extra | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 8ER | Walking directions to GoLocal Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 8ER | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 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 8JQ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.