Avoncroft Close, Seaham, SR7 0LL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR7 0LL is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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	48.9%	46.6%	-2.3%	51.0%	-4.4%
Male	51.1%	53.4%	2.3%	49.0%	4.4%

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 0LL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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	20.1%	24.6%	4.5%	37.9%	-13.3%
Married: Opposite sex	70.5%	60.3%	-10.2%	44.2%	16.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	0.7%	2.4%	1.7%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	4.5%	7.1%	2.6%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	4.1%	5.1%	1.0%	6.1%	-1.0%

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	47%	52.4%	5.4%	48.4%	4.0%
Good health	35.6%	30.8%	-4.8%	33.6%	-2.8%
Fair health	13.2%	12.7%	-0.5%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	3.2%	3.3%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.3%	14.9%	-0.4%	18.2%	-3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	9.5%	-2.1%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.9%	14.5%	-3.4%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	7.1%	1.9%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	16.2%	6.9%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	37.7%	36.8%	-0.9%	33.8%	3.0%
Other	3%	1%	-2.0%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.1%	0.4%
Indian	0.6%	2.4%	1.8%	3.1%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.4%	95.9%	-3.5%	81.4%	14.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	97.2%	96.8%	-0.4%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	1.6%	0.9%	-0.7%	6.1%	-5.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	96.8%	0.0%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0.6%	3.2%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.4%	76.7%	14.7%
No passport held	8.6%	13.5%	-4.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.6%	37.2%	-13.6%
Christian	66.4%	46.2%	20.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Sikh	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Avoncroft Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avoncroft Close was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% lower than the Deneside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Avoncroft Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Deneside and the 477th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.4%.

🔎 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 0LL, 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 Avoncroft Close are based on 6 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 Avoncroft Close, Seaham, SR7 0LL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR7 0LL

Average Price
£276,799

Semi-Detached
£257,648

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£279,991

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Avoncroft Close

Average Price
£288,033

Semi-Detached
£268,219

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£291,995

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Avoncroft CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Avoncroft Close, Seaham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2020-08-25	£289,150
8 Avoncroft Close, Seaham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2019-09-20	£271,589
6 Avoncroft Close, Seaham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2010-08-19	£248,422
5 Avoncroft Close, Seaham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2009-07-08	£354,112
2 Avoncroft Close, Seaham, Durham Detached, an established residential building	£248,450	2006-04-28	£331,572

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR7 0LL

Employment

SR7 0LL 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 0LL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	94
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	21
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	11
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	18
Construction	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ	3out of 4	3,265 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seaham Harbour Nursery School Bottleworks Road , Seaham Harbour SR7 7NN	4out of 4	3,935 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westlea Primary School Winslow Crescent , Westlea Estate SR7 8JU	3out of 4	931 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham Mill Road , SR7 0HW	- not rated	1,010 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
New Seaham Academy Byron Terrace , SR7 0HX	4out of 4	1,126 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Seaview Primary School The Avenue , Deneside SR7 8PD	3out of 4	2,053 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ribbon School Barnes Road , Murton SR7 9QR	3out of 4	2,889 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Seaham High School Station Road , SR7 0BH	- not rated	1,287 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX	3out of 4	3,945 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL	2out of 4	4,878 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ	2out of 4	3,379 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hopespring Sunderland 10 Sea View Road West , Sunderland SR2 9HA	- not rated	5,418 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Fun Shack	Unit 1 Hall Dene Way		960 yd
The Palm Courtyard Cafe	Seaham Town Hall, Stockton Road		988 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dun Cow	The Village	74 yd
Seaton Lane Inn	Seaton Lane	240 yd
Seaham Park Sports Club	Stockton Road	949 yd
Seaham Red Star Football Club	Seaham Town Park, Stockton Road	988 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oregano	56 Ambleside Avenue	778 yd
Ambleside Fisheries	58 Ambleside Avenue	940 yd
Perfect Fry	Sydney House, Stockton Road	1,026 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Stockton Road		1,012 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westlea Primary School WINSLOW CRESCENT	grass pitches	827 yd
St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Mill Road	grass pitches	829 yd
New Seaham Academy Byron Terrace	grass pitches	1,019 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	100.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	27.05 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	27.05 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1.65 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SR7 0LL