SR7 — SEAHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SR7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SR7 is £145,507, which is 45% below the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in SR7 cost 49.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SR7 have fallen 5.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£299,327	201
Semi-detached	£143,789	413
Terraced	£94,620	712
Flat	£87,621	45
All types	£145,507	1415

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SR7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 38.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SR7 has a crime rate well 52% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

13.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

6.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SR7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SR7 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Seaham Harbour Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Ropery Walk Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Westlea Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Seaview Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

288,606

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SR7 are 275.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

275.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SR7 is collected by Sunderland. The Band D rate is £1,899/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SR7 — SEAHAM

Area Summary

SR7 (SEAHAM) offers affordable property prices (£145,507, 49% below national average), low crime (52% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (275 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SR6

SUNDERLAND

£238K

▼ 1.8% YoY

SR8

PETERLEE

£104K

▲ 27.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SR7?

The average house price in SR7 (SEAHAM) is £145,507, based on 1415 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 49% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.4% over the past year.

Is SR7 a safe area to live?

Crime in SR7 is significantly below the national average (38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (13.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SR7?

There are 11 schools in or near SR7. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SR7?

Council tax in SR7 is collected by Sunderland. The Band D rate is £1,899 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SR7?

The average broadband download speed in SR7 is 275 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SR7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in SR7 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 288,606.