Dene House Road is in Seaham and in Easington district. SR7 7BU 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 Dene House Road, Seaham, SR7 7BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR7 7BX, SR7 7BT, SR7 7XD, SR7 7DU, SR7 7XF, SR7 7BS, SR7 0AD, SR7 7BN, SR7 7EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR7 7BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.5% | 34% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 41.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 12.6% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 8.1% | -6.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.4% | 36.7% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 28% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 28.8% | 17.2% | -11.6% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 11.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 7.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
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 | 46.1% | 25.5% | -20.6% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 24.5% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.6% | 98.9% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 98.6% | 98% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 98% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 69.2% | 46.2% | 23.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dene House Road was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the Dawdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dene House Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dawdon and the 298th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Dene House Road, Seaham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-24 | £170,390 |
| 117 Dene House Road, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2017-11-30 | £122,567 |
| 99 Dene House Road, Seaham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2016-03-31 | £158,185 |
| 93 Dene House Road, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-02-01 | £117,139 |
| 105 Dene House Road, Seaham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2013-04-18 | £172,660 |
SR7 7BU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,195 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 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaham Trinity Primary School Princess Road , SR7 7SP | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaview Primary School The Avenue , Deneside SR7 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ropery Walk Primary School Ropery Walk , SR7 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham Mill Road , SR7 0HW | - not rated | 1,519 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 | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilled Out Gelato | 1 Featherbed Court | 783 yd | |
| Grill N Chill | 6 Featherbed Court | 783 yd | |
| Safe Harbour Seaham Community of Hope | 31 Church Street | 790 yd | |
| Playdates Ltd | 29-30 Church Street | 808 yd | |
| Valentes | 45 Church Street | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaham Harbour Cricket Club | Cricket Ground, New Drive | 73 yd | |
| Island Social Club | 6 Station Road | 224 yd | |
| Marlborough Club | Charles Street | 550 yd | |
| The Inn Between | South Railway Street | 666 yd | |
| The Coalhouse | 39 Church Street | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TJ's Fish Shop | 67 Station Road | 531 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 65 Station Road | 531 yd | |
| Sams Chop Suey House | 47 Station Road | 531 yd | |
| Grill n Go | 31 Stanley Street | 604 yd | |
| Seaham Chippy | 33 South Railway Street | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 35 Church Street | 726 yd | |
| Aldi | North Railway Street | 770 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Featherbed Court | 783 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2, Byron Place Shopping Centre, South Crescent | 1,040 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 1, Byron Place Shopping Centre, South Crescent | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seaham Youth Centre STRANGFORD ROAD | 284 yd | |
| Seaham Harbour Cricket Club NEW DRIVE | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| New Drive Playing Field PARKLAND TERRACE | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Princess Road Junior School (Closed) Princess Road | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Bruces Gym 7-8 7-8 VANE TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Seaham Leisure Centre SEAHAM LEISURE CENTRE SEAHAM LEISURE CENTRE LAUREL AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 649 yd |
| Parkside Neighbourhood Park Parkside Crescent | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| The Serenity Spa At Seaham Hall | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,057 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 157.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 157.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.