Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

NORTHLEA ROAD, SR7 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHLEA ROAD, SR7 0DL.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SR7 0DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 77% 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. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.

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

SR7 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Northlea Road, 0.3km from Northlea in Seaham. Administratively it sits within Seaham ward and the Easington constituency.

For families considering a move, SR7 0DL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SR7 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00105464 (shared with 6 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 0DL. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

11 sales · Mean £ 142,409

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

SR7 0DL has low crime rates — 46 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft7
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Seaham High School

Good1137 pupils0.3 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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New Seaham Academy

Good247 pupils0.7 km
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Seaview Primary School

Good313 pupils0.8 km
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Westlea Primary School

Good264 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, Seaham

Good1.0 km
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Seaham Trinity Primary School

Good424 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Costcutter / High Colliery Post Office0.7 km
  • Suri's Store0.7 km
  • Carricks0.7 km
  • Best One0.5 km
  • Creative Youth Opportunities – Seaham Youth Group0.6 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Seaham Hall Hotel & Spa0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Grill n Go0.3 km
  • Oregano0.8 km
  • TJ's Fish Shop0.4 km
  • Ambleside Fisheries0.6 km
  • George’s The Avenue0.8 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Seaham Harbour Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Seaham Red Star Football Club0.6 km
  • Deneside Workmens Club0.8 km
  • Island Social Club0.7 km
  • New Seaham Conservative Club0.3 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • North Beach Coffee Bar0.9 km
  • The Palm Courtyard Cafe0.6 km
  • The Ranch0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham1.2 km
  • Sunderland7.3 km
  • St Peters7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Northlea Road0.0 km
  • Northlea Road0.0 km
  • Newlands junction0.1 km
  • Newlands junction0.1 km
  • The Kestrel0.2 km