SR7 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Thornhill Reach, 0.9km from Northlea in Seaham. Administratively it sits within Dawdon ward and the Easington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR7 0AF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k.
Census 2021 statistics for SR7 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00105457 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNHILL REACH, SR7 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNHILL REACH, SR7 0AF.
355
48
£ 33,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR7 0AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in SR7 0AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR7 0AF. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 231,000
6 sales · Mean £ 242,833
Semi-Detached
£ 119,950
3 sales · Mean £ 127,816
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SR7 0AF has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Seaham Trinity Primary School
Seaview Primary School
Seaham High School
Ropery Walk Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
New Seaham Academy
Seaham Harbour Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Budwal Off-licence & Convenience Store0.9 km
- Carricks0.5 km
- Premier - Niru Convenience Store0.6 km
- European Food Market0.8 km
- Youga0.9 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Seaham Hall Hotel & Spa1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Grill n Go0.4 km
- The Standard1.0 km
- TJ's Fish Shop0.3 km
- Istanbul Pizzas Meze and Grill0.8 km
- Mobile Wok0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Seaham Harbour Cricket Club0.1 km
- Seaham Masonic Club0.9 km
- The Inn Between0.8 km
- The Volunteer Arms Licensed Coffee Bar0.9 km
- Hat and Feathers1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Chilled Out Gelato0.8 km
- Coffee & Co1.0 km
- North Beach Coffee Bar1.0 km
- Clean Bean (NE) Ltd1.0 km
- Grill N Chill0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Aldi0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham0.5 km
- Sunderland7.7 km
- St Peters8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Seaham Rail Station0.1 km
- Seaham Rail Station0.1 km
- Seaham Rail Station0.1 km
- Parkland Terrace0.2 km
- Parkland Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR70AF · Data under Open Government Licence