Postcode SR7 9HX 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 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Murton & South Hetton is £42,739 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 2.0 miles away. There are 2 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 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in South Murton & South Hetton is £42,739 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR7 9HX.
South Murton & South Hetton near SR7 9HX 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £102,750 in Murton area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £115,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £91,000 |
10 year median price trend in Murton
In the SR7 9HX postcode area, located within South Murton & South Hetton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 9HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Church Street, County Durham, SR7 9JA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | County Durham, SR7 9HU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | County Durham, SR7 9HU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Church Street, County Durham, SR7 9NX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Stores | Victoria Terrace, County Durham, SR7 9BP | Walking directions to Victoria Stores |
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.
Elected local representatives for SR7 9HX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julie Ann Griffiths
Murton - Elected 5 Mar 2026
Grahame Morris
Easington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.