Living in SR7, County Durham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SR7 in County Durham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in County Durham: £138,148, up 7.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around SR7
86 recorded home sales on the streets around central SR7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £115,000 and a range from £40,000 to £510,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 GALFRID CLOSE, SR7 8LA | semi-detached | £147,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 1 SATURN STREET, SR7 8BP | terraced | £67,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 64 JASPER AVENUE, SR7 8NJ | terraced | £73,500 | 2026-05-22 |
| 31 BELDON CLOSE, SR7 8LD | detached | £217,500 | 2026-05-01 |
| 20 ESSEX CRESCENT, SR7 8DZ | semi-detached | £79,500 | 2026-04-24 |
| 8 HOLYHEAD CLOSE, SR7 8DB | terraced | £67,000 | 2026-04-21 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
17 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaview Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Westlea Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Seaham High School | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| New Seaham Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Ribbon School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
14 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.0% |
| Skilled trades | 11.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
150 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SR7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on County Durham's figures.
Common questions about SR7
What is the average house price in SR7?
The average sold price in County Durham is £138,148 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SR7?
Prices in County Durham are up 7.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SR7?
The median of 86 recorded sales around central SR7 in the last 2 years is £115,000, ranging from £40,000 to £510,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SR7?
17 schools sit within 3 miles of central SR7, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SR7?
150 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SR7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SR7 at risk of flooding?
Central SR7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SR7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £115,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 150 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SR7 safe?
150 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SR7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SR7 or SR2, SR7 or SR3, SR7 or DH5.
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