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SR7

SEAHAM

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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SR7 is the postcode district for SEAHAM, located in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £145,507
1yr change ▼ 5.4%
Crime 52% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£145,507

▼ 5.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

49% below national avg

Crime Rate

38.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

52% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

275 Mbps

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.

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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

£130K £136K £143K £150K £156K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

288,606

Population

62

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.

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275.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SR7 SEAHAM

What is the average house price in SR7 SEAHAM?
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 SEAHAM 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 is the population of SR7 SEAHAM?
The population of SR7 (SEAHAM) is approximately 288,606 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 27% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SR7 SEAHAM?
There are 11 schools in or near SR7. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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