Postcode SR7 9NP 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 114.6 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 2.3 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 114.6 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 9NP.
South Murton & South Hetton near SR7 9NP 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 2.3 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 9NP postcode area, located within South Murton & South Hetton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SR7 9NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Co-operative Food | Church Street, County Durham, SR7 9NX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Stores | Victoria Terrace, County Durham, SR7 9BP | Walking directions to Victoria Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Church Street, County Durham, SR7 9JA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | County Durham, SR7 9HU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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.