Postcode SR7 9PL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Murton & South Hetton is £35,200 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 2.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
South Murton & South Hetton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,360 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
South Murton & South Hetton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.7% 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 of residents in South Murton & South Hetton is £35,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR7 9PL.
South Murton & South Hetton near SR7 9PL 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £98,750 in Murton area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £78,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £100,750 |
| Terraced | 40 | £95,000 |
10 years price trend in Murton
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.