Postcode SR7 9JN 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 high crime levels, with around 109.3 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 2.0 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 4,564 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Murton North & Parkside has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 67.3% 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 9JN.
Murton North & Parkside near SR7 9JN 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 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 9JN postcode area, located within Murton North & Parkside, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 9JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Stores | Victoria Terrace, County Durham, SR7 9BP | Walking directions to Victoria Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Church Street, County Durham, SR7 9JA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Church Street, County Durham, SR7 9NX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.