Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

SWALLOW STREET, SR7 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALLOW STREET, SR7 0AL.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SR7 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SR7 0AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SR7 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Swallow Street, 0.6km from Northlea in Seaham. Administratively it sits within Seaham ward and the Easington constituency.

For families considering a move, SR7 0AL represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SR7 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00105455 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR7 0AL. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 109,000

14 sales · Mean £ 105,496

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SR7 0AL has low crime rates — 36 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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson33
Other crime8
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, Seaham

Good0.6 km
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Seaham High School

Good1137 pupils0.7 km
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Seaview Primary School

Good313 pupils0.8 km
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Seaham Trinity Primary School

Good424 pupils0.9 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham

Good207 pupils1.0 km
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New Seaham Academy

Good247 pupils1.1 km
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Westlea Primary School

Good264 pupils1.3 km
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Ropery Walk Primary School

Good256 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Kestrel Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Seaview Primary School Foodbank0.8 km
  • Best One0.1 km
  • Creative Youth Opportunities – Seaham Youth Group1.0 km
  • Discount Shop0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Mobile Wok0.3 km
  • Pizza Hot0.1 km
  • Pizza Oven 20.3 km
  • Sams Chop Suey House0.1 km
  • Seaham Tandoori0.5 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Seaham Harbour Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Seaham Red Star Football Club1.0 km
  • Crows Nest1.0 km
  • Deneside Workmens Club0.7 km
  • Island Social Club0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Chilled Out Gelato1.0 km
  • North Beach Coffee Bar0.9 km
  • The Palm Courtyard Cafe1.0 km
  • The Ranch1.0 km
  • Grill N Chill1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Seaham Hall Hotel & Spa0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham0.8 km
  • Sunderland7.5 km
  • St Peters8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Durham Street0.0 km
  • Durham Street0.1 km
  • Station Crescent0.1 km
  • Station Crescent0.1 km
  • Station Crescent0.1 km