SR7 is a postcode district in County Durham, North East, covering 846 active and 164 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SR7 (16%) is characterised by a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit, alongside a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured (14%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes SR7 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SR7 are around £104k, down 31.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SR7 at 347 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SR7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SR7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SR7 postcode area.
30,393
43
£ 33,620 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SR7's 62% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £104k. Property prices are trending down 31.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Seaham Harbour Nursery School
Ropery Walk Primary School
Westlea Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
Seaview Primary School
Seaham Trinity Primary School
Ribbon School
New Seaham Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Carricks
- Premier - George And Sons
- Premier - Niru Convenience Store
- Premier - Parkside Convenience Store
- Premier - Princess Convenience Store
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Seaham Hall Hotel & Spa
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi
- Asda
- Farmfoods
- Heron Foods
- Morrisons
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Dun Cow
- Hat and Feathers
- Island Social Club
- Marlborough Club
- Memory Lane
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Simply Thai
- Pizza Oven 2
- Queens Chippy
- Sams Chop Suey House
- Seaham Chippy
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Dalton Old Pump House
- Al's Place
- Asda Cafe
- Ashoka Indian Restaurant
- BB's Coffee and Muffins
- + 42 more
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