SR7 0AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from High Colliery in Seaham. Administratively it sits within Seaham ward and the Easington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR7 0AY is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SR7 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00105465 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SR7 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR7 0AY.
194
58
£ 39,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR7 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 60% social renting, SR7 0AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR7 0AY. The average age is 57.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SR7 0AY is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Seaham High School
Seaview Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
New Seaham Academy
Westlea Primary School
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Seaham Trinity Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Costcutter / High Colliery Post Office0.7 km
- Suri's Store0.8 km
- Carricks0.6 km
- Best One0.4 km
- Creative Youth Opportunities – Seaham Youth Group0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Grill n Go0.4 km
- Oregano0.8 km
- TJ's Fish Shop0.3 km
- Ambleside Fisheries0.7 km
- Golden Mountain0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Seaham Harbour Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Golden Grove Inn0.9 km
- Seaham Red Star Football Club0.6 km
- Deneside Workmens Club0.6 km
- Island Social Club0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Palm Courtyard Cafe0.6 km
- The Ranch0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham1.1 km
- Sunderland7.5 km
- St Peters8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Duke Street0.1 km
- Duke Street0.1 km
- The Kestrel0.1 km
- The Kestrel0.1 km
- The Kestrel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR70AY · Data under Open Government Licence