Postcode SR7 8LE is located in a rural hamlet, within the Murton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Murton North & Parkside area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Murton North & Parkside is £29,900 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Murton North & Parkside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,564 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Murton North & Parkside has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Murton North & Parkside is £29,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from SR7 8LE.
Murton North & Parkside near SR7 8LE 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £102,500 in Murton area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £274,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £82,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £100,750 |
| Terraced | 36 | £96,000 |
10 year median price trend in Murton
In the SR7 8LE postcode area, located within Murton North & Parkside, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 8LE
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.