SR7 0AS is a safe, established residential area on Ranksborough Street, 0.5km from Northlea in Seaham. Administratively it sits within Seaham ward and the Easington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. 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. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 30.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SR7 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00105455 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RANKSBOROUGH STREET, SR7 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RANKSBOROUGH STREET, SR7 0AS.
247
41
£ 33,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SR7 0AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SR7 0AS — age 41, 75% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £99k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 30.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SR7 0AS. The average age is 40.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 94,000
15 sales · Mean £ 100,328
Semi-Detached
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SR7 0AS has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Seaham High School
Seaview Primary School
Seaham Trinity Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
New Seaham Academy
Westlea Primary School
Ropery Walk Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Seaham Hall Hotel & Spa0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Grill n Go0.1 km
- TJ's Fish Shop0.2 km
- Mobile Wok0.4 km
- Pizza Hot0.2 km
- Pizza Oven 20.4 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Carricks0.7 km
- Premier - Niru Convenience Store1.0 km
- Kestrel Convenience Store0.6 km
- Seaview Primary School Foodbank0.9 km
- Best One0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Seaham Harbour Cricket Club0.4 km
- Seaham Red Star Football Club1.0 km
- The Knack Sports and Social Club0.9 km
- Crows Nest0.9 km
- Deneside Workmens Club0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Chilled Out Gelato0.9 km
- North Beach Coffee Bar0.7 km
- The Palm Courtyard Cafe1.0 km
- The Ranch1.0 km
- Grill N Chill0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham0.9 km
- Sunderland7.4 km
- St Peters7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Street0.1 km
- Durham Street0.1 km
- Parkland Terrace0.2 km
- Parkland Terrace0.2 km
- Station Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SR70AS · Data under Open Government Licence