Postcode SR7 8JU 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.4 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 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Seaham Town Park.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea has a 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from SR7 8JU.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea near SR7 8JU 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Seaham | N/A | Walking directions to Seaham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Seaham Town Park | Large | Walking directions to Seaham Town Park |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 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 | 29 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £78,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £121,500 |
10 year median price trend in Seaham
In the SR7 8JU 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 8JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 0HJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Asda Express | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 8ER | Walking directions to Asda 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.