Postcode SR7 8ST is located in a rural town, within the Murton ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the South Murton & South Hetton area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Murton & South Hetton is £35,200 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
South Murton & South Hetton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,725 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
South Murton & South Hetton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in South Murton & South Hetton is £35,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from SR7 8ST.
South Murton & South Hetton near SR7 8ST 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £102,250 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 | 11 | £263,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £83,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £101,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £96,000 |
10 year median price trend in Murton
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 8ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | County Durham, SR7 9HU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | County Durham, SR7 9HU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.