Tempest Road is in Seaham and in Easington district. SR7 7AY is located in the Dawdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Easington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tempest Road, Seaham, SR7 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR7 7DF, SR7 7AX, SR7 7BZ, SR7 7DD, SR7 7DE, SR7 7AU, SR7 7BB, SR7 7DA, SR7 7BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR7 7AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 52.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.5% | 39.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 35.4% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 38.1% | 34.4% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 37% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 17% | 17.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 8.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around SR7 7AY this area, 34.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 34.7% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 11.1% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 22.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.8% | 94.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.2% | 13.5% | 19.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tempest Road was 204.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% higher than the Dawdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tempest Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dawdon and the 250th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Tempest Road, Seaham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-10-30 | £176,997 |
| 24 Tempest Road, Seaham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-07-29 | £173,414 |
| 28 Tempest Road, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2021-06-30 | £180,768 |
| 16 Tempest Road, Seaham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £149,250 | 2017-08-24 | £205,646 |
| 8 Tempest Road, Seaham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2007-01-24 | £433,200 |
SR7 7AY 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.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaham Harbour Nursery School Bottleworks Road , Seaham Harbour SR7 7NN | 4out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalen's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Seaham Dene House Road , SR7 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaham Trinity Primary School Princess Road , SR7 7SP | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ropery Walk Primary School Ropery Walk , SR7 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaview Primary School The Avenue , Deneside SR7 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Seaham Academy Byron Terrace , SR7 0HX | 4out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaham High School Station Road , SR7 0BH | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Fish & Chips | North Terrace | 190 yd | |
| Eden Art | 17a North Terrace | 196 yd | |
| The Lamp Room | 20 North Terrace | 196 yd | |
| Humbles | Unit 5, North Quay, North Terrace | 196 yd | |
| Lickety Split Creamery | 13 North Terrace | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cork & Coffee | 28-29 North Terrace | 150 yd | |
| Dempseys Bar | 14 North Terrace | 196 yd | |
| Hidden On The Harbour | 4 North Terrace | 201 yd | |
| Port of Call Seaham | 6 North Terrace | 201 yd | |
| The Inn Between | South Railway Street | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gills Fry Fry Limited | 19 North Terrace | 196 yd | |
| Downey's Fish & Chips | 5 North Terrace | 196 yd | |
| Seaham Chippy | 33 South Railway Street | 202 yd | |
| Cipolla Pizza | 4 Blandford Place | 243 yd | |
| Harbour Tandoori | 11 Blandford Place | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | North Railway Street | 146 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 35 Church Street | 324 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2, Byron Place Shopping Centre, South Crescent | 461 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 1, Byron Place Shopping Centre, South Crescent | 461 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Featherbed Court | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bruces Gym 7-8 7-8 VANE TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 125 yd |
| Princess Road Junior School (Closed) Princess Road | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Ropery Walk Primary School ROPERY WALK | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Seaham Youth Centre STRANGFORD ROAD | 895 yd | |
| The Chemical Works Field BOTTLE WORKS ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Seaham Harbour Cricket Club NEW DRIVE | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| New Drive Playing Field PARKLAND TERRACE | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Parkside Neighbourhood Park Parkside Crescent | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 23.1% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.