Postcode SR7 8RU is located in a rural town, within the Easington & Shotton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Easington & Hawthorn area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Easington & Hawthorn is £41,883 per year. The nearest station is Horden located about 3.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Easington & Hawthorn has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,316 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Easington & Hawthorn has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Easington & Hawthorn is £41,883 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from SR7 8RU.
Easington & Hawthorn near SR7 8RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Horden located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 in Easington & Shotton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £196,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £117,500 |
| Terraced | 106 | £80,000 |
10 year median price trend in Easington & Shotton
In the SR7 8RU postcode area, located within Easington & Hawthorn, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.