Postcode report
SR7 0JP Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SR7 0JP: area rating, property, schools and local change
SR7 0JP is a postcode in Seaham, County Durham, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SR7 0JP, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SR7 0JP are local prosperity and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SR7 0JP is based on County Durham 016 Census 2021. It covers 8,562 residents, 823 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near SR7 0JP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SR7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £65k from 54 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SR7 0JP can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SR7 0JP by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SR7 0JP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SR7 0JP
Is SR7 0JP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 10% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SR7 0JP?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SR7 0JP?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SR7 0JP?
LocaleIQ matched SR7 0JP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SR7 0JP?
The latest median sold price is £65k based on 54 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SR7 0JP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.