Postcode SR7 8SP 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 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Dawdon Park.
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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR7 8SP.
Easington & Hawthorn near SR7 8SP 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dawdon Park | Large | Walking directions to Dawdon Park |
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
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.