Sharpley Drive, Seaham, SR7 0LE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR7 0LE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.5%	49.3%	-0.2%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	50.5%	50.7%	0.2%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SR7 0LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.3%	20.5%	-1.8%	37.9%	-17.4%
Married: Opposite sex	61.7%	62.3%	0.6%	44.2%	18.1%
Separated	2.7%	2%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	7.8%	9%	1.2%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	5.5%	6.1%	0.6%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.7%	38.7%	-5.0%	48.4%	-9.7%
Good health	31.2%	33.7%	2.5%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	16.9%	21.5%	4.6%	12.7%	8.8%
Bad health	7.5%	4.7%	-2.8%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.4%	20.7%	-4.7%	18.2%	2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	11.8%	0.9%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	17.7%	-1.4%	13.4%	4.3%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	7.2%	0.6%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	19%	6.9%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	23%	19.8%	-3.2%	33.8%	-14.0%
Other	2.7%	3.8%	1.1%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.7%	99.6%	-0.1%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	100%	98.9%	-1.1%	83.2%	15.7%
European Union	0%	0.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	100%	98.9%	-1.1%	83.2%	15.7%
10+ Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	9.8%	-9.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.6%	76.7%	12.9%
No passport held	10.4%	13.5%	-3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.1%	37.2%	-9.1%
Christian	68.7%	46.2%	22.5%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	1.4%	6.0%	-4.6%

Safety

Is Sharpley Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sharpley Drive was 54.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Deneside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sharpley Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Deneside and the 585th lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SR7 0LE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sharpley Drive are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Easington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sharpley Drive, Seaham, SR7 0LE

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR7 0LE

Average Price
£164,131

Semi-Detached
£164,185

Terraced
£158,724

Detached
£165,968

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sharpley Drive

Average Price
£170,606

Semi-Detached
£170,985

Terraced
£164,480

Detached
£166,954

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sharpley DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Sharpley Drive, Seaham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£139,950	2025-07-11	£143,819
51 Sharpley Drive, Seaham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£129,000	2025-05-16	£133,296
44 Sharpley Drive, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2024-02-14	£148,956
69 Sharpley Drive, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-09-16	£162,024
27 Sharpley Drive, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2021-08-20	£181,422

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR7 0LE

Employment

SR7 0LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in SR7 0LE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Self-Employed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	7
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Manufacturing	14
Education	14
Transport and storage	11
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Construction	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Other	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Murton Nursery School Glebe View , Seaview Estate SR7 9LX	- not rated	2,617 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Seaham Harbour Nursery School Bottleworks Road , Seaham Harbour SR7 7NN	4out of 4	3,300 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ	4out of 4	3,638 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, New Seaham Mill Road , SR7 0HW	- not rated	340 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham Mill Road , SR7 0HW	3out of 4	340 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westlea Primary School Winslow Crescent , Westlea Estate SR7 8JU	3out of 4	459 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Seaham Academy Byron Terrace , SR7 0HX	3out of 4	479 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
New Seaham Primary School Byron Terrace , SR7 0HX	- not rated	479 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Seaham High School Station Road , SR7 0BH	3out of 4	643 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Seaham High School Station Road , SR7 0BH	- not rated	643 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Venerable Bede Church of England (Aided) Secondary School Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX	- not rated	3,409 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX	- not rated	4,062 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL	2out of 4	5,317 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wearside College Tunstall Centre , Sea View Road West SR2 9LH	- not rated	5,193 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Daltons Dalton-le-Dale , SR7 8QT	- not rated	2,051 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Include - Durham Bridge Year 10/11 Dawden Community Centre , Alexandra Street SR7 7NQ	- not rated	3,256 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dur02 - Durham Bridge Year 11 Dawden Community Centre , Queen Alexandra Street SR7 7NQ	- not rated	3,256 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ	3out of 4	3,886 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Portland College Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ	- not rated	3,886 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Palm Courtyard Cafe	Seaham Town Hall, Stockton Road	424 yd
Fun Shack	Unit 1 Hall Dene Way	666 yd
Al's Place	Suite 12, Enterprise House, Enterprise Court	1,087 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Seaham Park Sports Club	Stockton Road	403 yd
Seaham Red Star Football Club	Seaham Town Park, Stockton Road	424 yd
Dun Cow	The Village	642 yd
Seaton Lane Inn	Seaton Lane	650 yd
New Seaham Conservative Club	208 Station Road	816 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oregano	56 Ambleside Avenue	210 yd
Ambleside Fisheries	58 Ambleside Avenue	372 yd
Perfect Fry	Sydney House, Stockton Road	587 yd
La Vera Pizza	2a Enfield Road	726 yd
Westlea Pizza	3 West Grove	966 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Stockton Road		560 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Mill Road	grass pitches	270 yd
Westlea Primary School WINSLOW CRESCENT	grass pitches	461 yd
New Seaham Academy Byron Terrace	grass pitches	478 yd
Seaham Town Park GROUNDSMANS HOUSE GROUNDSMANS HOUSE EAST VIEW	grass pitches	624 yd
Seaham High School SEAHAM HIGH SCHOOL SEAHAM HIGH SCHOOL STATION ROAD	grass pitches	697 yd
Seaham School Of Technology (Closed) Burnhall Drive	swimming pool, tennis courts	754 yd
Seaham School Of Technology Playing Fields (Closed) Burnhall Drive	grass pitches	1,079 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	98.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	65.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	85.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SR7 0LE