Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

SR7 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SR7 0BW.

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Population

194

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SR7 0BW 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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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SR7 0BW has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SR7 0BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from High Colliery in Seaham. Administratively it sits within Seaham ward and the Easington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SR7 0BW 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 rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SR7 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00105465 (shared with 19 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 0BW. 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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

SR7 0BW has low crime rates — 35 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson22
Other crime8
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Seaham High School

Good1137 pupils0.1 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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New Seaham Academy

Good247 pupils0.6 km
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Seaview Primary School

Good313 pupils0.8 km
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Westlea Primary School

Good264 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, Seaham

Good1.1 km
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Seaham Trinity Primary School

Good424 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Costcutter / High Colliery Post Office0.6 km
  • Suri's Store0.6 km
  • Carricks0.7 km
  • Eastlea Stores0.5 km
  • PSK Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Grill n Go0.5 km
  • Oregano0.6 km
  • TJ's Fish Shop0.5 km
  • Ambleside Fisheries0.5 km
  • Golden Mountain0.9 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Seaham Harbour Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The Golden Grove Inn0.9 km
  • Seaham Red Star Football Club0.4 km
  • Seaham Park Sports Club0.6 km
  • The Knack Sports and Social Club0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Palm Courtyard Cafe0.4 km
  • The Ranch0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham1.3 km
  • Sunderland7.3 km
  • St Peters7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Kestrel0.1 km
  • The Kestrel0.1 km
  • The Kestrel0.1 km
  • The Kestrel0.1 km
  • Newlands junction0.1 km