Postcode SR7 8SF is located in a rural village, within the Murton 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 Seaham located about 2.5 miles away.
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 2.7% 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 279 ft away from SR7 8SF.
Easington & Hawthorn near SR7 8SF 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £121,000 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 | 27 | £323,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £120,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £96,500 |
10 year median price trend in Murton
In the SR7 8SF postcode area, located within Easington & Hawthorn, there are no 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.