Postcode SR7 8LU is located in an urban city, within the Dalton & Dawdon ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Murton North & Parkside area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Murton North & Parkside is £34,388 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Malvern Field.
Murton North & Parkside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,215 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Murton North & Parkside has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.3% 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 per household in Murton North & Parkside is £34,388 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR7 8LU.
Murton North & Parkside near SR7 8LU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Seaham | N/A | Walking directions to Seaham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Malvern Field | Large | Walking directions to Malvern Field |
| 0.4 mi | Deneside Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deneside Park |
| 0.5 mi | Parkside Neighbourhood Park | Small | Walking directions to Parkside Neighbourhood Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Dalton & Dawdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £487,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £245,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £38,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £142,500 |
| Terraced | 75 | £94,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dalton & Dawdon
In the SR7 8LU postcode area, located within Murton North & Parkside, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 8LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | The Avenue, County Durham, SR7 8PE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Carricks | 63 The Avenue, Seaham, SR7 8NS | Walking directions to Carricks |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 8ER | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | GoLocal Extra | Stockton Road, County Durham, SR7 8ER | Walking directions to GoLocal Extra |
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.