Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

POPPYFIELD COURT, SR7 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPPYFIELD COURT, SR7 0DE.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SR7 0DE's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £205k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 52.6% year-on-year.

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

SR7 0DE is a sought-after residential area on Poppyfield Court, 0.1km from Seaton in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Seaham ward and the Easington constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SR7, SR7 0DE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 52.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SR7 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00105481 (shared with 22 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 0DE. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 200,000

33 sales · Mean £ 330,348

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SR7 0DE has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Westlea Primary School

Good264 pupils1.2 km
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New Seaham Academy

Good247 pupils1.3 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham

Good207 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Seaton Lane Inn0.4 km
  • Dun Cow0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Seaton Supply Stores1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham3.1 km
  • Sunderland7.0 km
  • St Peters7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Station0.2 km
  • Village0.3 km
  • Station0.3 km
  • Seaton Lane Inn0.4 km