The Villas is in Seaham and in County Durham district. SR7 7PF 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 The Villas, Seaham, SR7 7PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR7 7PE, SR7 7PU, SR7 7PG, SR7 7PT, SR7 7NB, SR7 7ND, SR7 7LY, SR7 7NA, SR7 7NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR7 7PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.1% | 49.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 36.3% | 37.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 46.8% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49.2% | 49.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 27.1% | 22.4% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 7.1% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 19.8% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 25.2% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.7% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 95.6% | 97.4% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 97.4% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Villas was 194.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% higher than the Dawdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Villas has the 12th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dawdon and the 266th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Villas, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-03-28 | £224,486 |
| 1 The Villas, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-10-11 | £117,090 |
| 4 The Villas, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2017-06-20 | £196,609 |
SR7 7PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 177 |
| Part-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ropery Walk Primary School Ropery Walk , SR7 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaham Trinity Primary School Princess Road , SR7 7SP | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Seaham Dene House Road , SR7 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaview Primary School The Avenue , Deneside SR7 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham Mill Road , SR7 0HW | - not rated | 3,099 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 | 2,788 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchison Catering | Spectrum 6, Spectrum Business Park | 475 yd | |
| Thai Green at Seaham Golf Club | Seaham Golf Club, Shrewsbury Street | 699 yd | |
| Addictions North East | 2 Lighthouse View | 817 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | External Kiosk, Byron Place Shopping Centre, South Crescent | 938 yd | |
| Nicey Icey | Unit 2 The Waterside | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawdon Welfare Cricket Club | Cricket Clubhouse, Green Drive | 551 yd | |
| Seaham Golf Club | Shrewsbury Street | 699 yd | |
| The Volunteer Arms Licensed Coffee Bar | St Johns Square | 993 yd | |
| Parkside Sports Bar | Ash Crescent | 1,027 yd | |
| The Coal Face | 73 Church Street | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Chippy | 1 Queen Alexandra Road | 592 yd | |
| Nest Fisheries | Ropery Walk | 635 yd | |
| The Standard | 88 Princess Road | 861 yd | |
| Subway | Byron Place Shopping Centre, South Crescent | 938 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6a, Byron Place Shopping Centre, South Crescent | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Unit 2, Byron Place Shopping Centre, South Crescent | 938 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 1, Byron Place Shopping Centre, South Crescent | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dawdon Park QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| The Chemical Works Field BOTTLE WORKS ROAD | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Ropery Walk Primary School ROPERY WALK | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Seaham Golf Club SHREWSBURY STREET | golf | 698 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.