Postcode SR7 8JZ 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 1.1 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 0.6% 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 248 ft away from SR7 8JZ.
Seaham Northlea & Westlea near SR7 8JZ 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 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 8JZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | 31, Escallond Drive, Seaham, SR7 8JZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 71, Escallond Drive, Seaham, SR7 8JZ | Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 62, Escallond Drive, Seaham, SR7 8JZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £123,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 24, Escallond Drive, Seaham, SR7 8JZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £197,500 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 3, Doreen Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the SR7 8JZ postcode area, located within Seaham Northlea & Westlea, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 8JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | GoLocal Extra | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 8ER | Walking directions to GoLocal Extra |
| 0.2 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.
Elected local representatives for SR7 8JZ, 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 8JZ 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 8JZ 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 8JZ, including Westlea Primary School (Good), Seaview Primary School (Good) and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SR7 8JZ 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 8JZ 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.