Postcode SR7 9HW is located in a rural town, within the Murton 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 162.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Murton North & Parkside is £29,900 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 2.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Murton North & Parkside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Murton North & Parkside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 55.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Murton North & Parkside is £29,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR7 9HW.
Murton North & Parkside near SR7 9HW 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £102,500 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 | 10 | £274,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £82,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £100,750 |
| Terraced | 36 | £96,000 |
10 year median price trend in Murton
In the SR7 9HW postcode area, located within Murton North & Parkside, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 9HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Stores | Victoria Terrace, County Durham, SR7 9BP | Walking directions to Victoria Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.