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SR7 8RQ

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Overview

Postcode SR7 8RQ is located in a rural hamlet, 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 very high crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Murton North & Parkside is £34,388 per year. The nearest station is Seaham, about 1.7 miles away.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Murton North & Parkside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Murton North & Parkside is £34,388 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SR7 8RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Murton North & Parkside near SR7 8RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Seaham located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
114.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.34(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.78(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.44(-20%)
Public order
6.71(-18%)
Vehicle crime
6.71(+63%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
371
98.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.53%
Indian
1
0.27%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.27%
Irish
1
0.27%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
38.23%
Level 3 (A level)
72
22.02%
No qualifications
45
13.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
13.15%
Apprenticeship
16
4.89%
Total 16+ residents: 327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
80
46.78%
Owns outright
72
42.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.09%
Social rents from council
5
2.92%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.34%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Dalton & Dawdon

Median price£110,000
Price per sq ft£140
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£83K – £165K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dalton & Dawdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£247,500£230
Semi-Detached31£127,000£165
Terraced79£99,950£119
Flats1£38,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dalton & Dawdon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalton & Dawdon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalton & Dawdon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalton & Dawdon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalton & Dawdon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dalton & Dawdon in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the SR7 8RQ postcode area, located within Murton North & Parkside, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 8RQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SR7 8RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisonsCounty Durham, SR7 9HUWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,701
Band B£1,984
Band C£2,268
Band D£2,551
Band E£3,118
Band F£3,685
Band G£4,252
Band H£5,102

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SR7 8RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gerry Anderson

Dalton & Dawdon - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Jack McGlenen

Dalton & Dawdon - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Grahame Morris

Easington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictCounty DurhamE06000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyEasingtonE14001211
WardDalton & DawdonE05016170
ParishDalton-le-DaleE04010616
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Murton North & ParksideE02004322
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 018EE01020773
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SR7 8RQ

Is SR7 8RQ (Murton North & Parkside) safe?

The area around SR7 8RQ records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SR7 8RQ?

The median sale price around SR7 8RQ in Murton North & Parkside is £110,000 (about £140 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SR7 8RQ?

SR7 8RQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,564 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SR7 8RQ (Murton North & Parkside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Easington covering SR7 8RQ 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).

Data Sources

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.