SR7 0BG is a mixed residential area on Station Road, 0.4km from Northlea in Seaham. Administratively it sits within Seaham ward and the Easington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SR7 0BG is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £59k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SR7 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00105465 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, SR7 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, SR7 0BG.
194
58
£ 39,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR7 0BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 60% social renting, SR7 0BG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 58-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR7 0BG. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 59,000
1 sales · Mean £ 59,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SR7 0BG is moderate at 58 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
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Seaview Primary School
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Seaham Hall Hotel & Spa1.0 km
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
8 nearby- Seaham Harbour Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Golden Grove Inn0.9 km
- Seaham Red Star Football Club0.6 km
- Deneside Workmens Club0.7 km
- Island Social Club0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- North Beach Coffee Bar1.0 km
- The Palm Courtyard Cafe0.6 km
- The Ranch0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham1.1 km
- Sunderland7.4 km
- St Peters8.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Kestrel0.1 km
- The Kestrel0.1 km
- Duke Street0.1 km
- Duke Street0.1 km
- Northlea Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SR70BG · Data under Open Government Licence