Postcode SR7 9LE 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 119.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Murton North & Parkside is £34,388 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 1.9 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 119.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Murton North & Parkside is £34,388 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR7 9LE.
Murton North & Parkside near SR7 9LE 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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
In the SR7 9LE 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 9LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Stores | Victoria Terrace, County Durham, SR7 9BP | Walking directions to Victoria Stores |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Church Street, County Durham, SR7 9NX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Church Street, County Durham, SR7 9JA | Walking directions to Spar |
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.