Marlborough, Seaham, SR7 7SB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SR7 7SB 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	50.4%	49.3%	-1.1%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	49.6%	50.7%	1.1%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	33.5%	34.9%	1.4%	37.9%	-3.0%
Married: Opposite sex	26.3%	24%	-2.3%	44.2%	-20.2%
Separated	3.8%	5.7%	1.9%	2.2%	3.5%
Divorced	15.8%	20.3%	4.5%	9.1%	11.2%
Widowed	20.6%	15.1%	-5.5%	6.1%	9.0%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.7%) 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	23.2%	30.9%	7.7%	48.4%	-17.5%
Good health	32.5%	27.8%	-4.7%	33.6%	-5.8%
Fair health	28.5%	22.9%	-5.6%	12.7%	10.2%
Bad health	11.4%	12.6%	1.2%	4.0%	8.6%
Very bad health	4.4%	5.8%	1.4%	1.2%	4.6%

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.

In the area around SR7 7SB this area, 37.8% 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 13.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	51.2%	37.8%	-13.4%	18.2%	19.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.2%	9.8%	2.6%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	16.1%	2.7%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	4.1%	0.8%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	15%	6.9%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	10.5%	13.5%	3.0%	33.8%	-20.3%
Other	6.2%	3.6%	-2.6%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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)
Chinese	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	3.1%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
White	97.8%	94.6%	-3.2%	81.4%	13.2%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% 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	93.4%	92.4%	-1.0%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	4.4%	1.8%	-2.6%	6.1%	-4.3%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	4.9%	4.0%	5.6%	-0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.4%	93.3%	-0.1%	83.2%	10.1%
10+ Years	1.3%	4.5%	3.2%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.7%	76.7%	-9.0%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	30.5%	13.5%	17.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.6%	37.2%	-7.6%
Christian	60.1%	46.2%	13.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Sikh	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Marlborough Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Dawdon average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Marlborough has the 9th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dawdon and the 560th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in SR7 7SB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Marlborough are based on 23 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 Marlborough, Seaham, SR7 7SB

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR7 7SB

Average Price
£91,631

Semi-Detached
£99,063

Terraced
£93,837

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£73,165

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marlborough

Average Price
£99,613

Semi-Detached
£102,065

Terraced
£101,475

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£55,097

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on MarlboroughStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Marlborough, Seaham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£75,200	2024-12-02	£77,575
45 Marlborough, Seaham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£92,500	2023-07-04	£105,074
40 Marlborough, Seaham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2022-04-22	£81,402
35 Marlborough, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£80,000	2021-03-05	£100,000
32 Marlborough, Seaham, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£71,000	2021-02-26	£80,620

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR7 7SB

Employment

SR7 7SB 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 7SB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	65
Full-Time Employee	42
Long-Term Sick or disabled	34
Part-Time Employee	18
Other	9
Looking after home or family	9
Self-Employed	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Human health and social work activities	12
Manufacturing	9
Construction	5
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Education	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Other	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,045 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Seaham Trinity Primary School Princess Road , SR7 7SP	3out of 4	216 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	399 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ropery Walk Primary School Ropery Walk , SR7 7JZ	3out of 4	871 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Seaview Primary School The Avenue , Deneside SR7 8PD	3out of 4	1,258 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham Mill Road , SR7 0HW	- not rated	1,958 yd	Academy converter	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	- not rated	1,667 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Safe Harbour Seaham Community of Hope	31 Church Street	340 yd
Playdates Ltd	29-30 Church Street	353 yd
Valentes	45 Church Street	413 yd
Seaham Lighthouse Café	66 Church Street	413 yd
Crazy Chops Bistro	7 Church Street	527 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marlborough Club	Charles Street	76 yd
The Inn Between	South Railway Street	266 yd
The Coalhouse	39 Church Street	268 yd
The Volunteer Arms Licensed Coffee Bar	St Johns Square	329 yd
The Oddfellows Arms	52 Church Street	413 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cipolla Pizza	4 Blandford Place	250 yd
Harbour Tandoori	11 Blandford Place	250 yd
Seaham Chippy	33 South Railway Street	266 yd
Happy Eating	10 Adelaide Row	287 yd
Angus Deli	8 Church Street	407 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	35 Church Street	267 yd
Aldi	North Railway Street	398 yd
Farmfoods	Unit 2, Byron Place Shopping Centre, South Crescent	590 yd
Asda	Unit 1, Byron Place Shopping Centre, South Crescent	590 yd
Sainsbury's	Featherbed Court	949 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Princess Road Junior School (Closed) Princess Road	grass pitches	297 yd
Bruces Gym 7-8 7-8 VANE TERRACE	health and fitness suite	301 yd
Seaham Youth Centre STRANGFORD ROAD		549 yd
Parkside Neighbourhood Park Parkside Crescent	grass pitches	670 yd
Ropery Walk Primary School ROPERY WALK	grass pitches	769 yd
Seaham Harbour Cricket Club NEW DRIVE	grass pitches	793 yd
Seaham Leisure Centre SEAHAM LEISURE CENTRE SEAHAM LEISURE CENTRE LAUREL AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	858 yd
New Drive Playing Field PARKLAND TERRACE	grass pitches	910 yd
The Chemical Works Field BOTTLE WORKS ROAD	grass pitches	957 yd
Seaham Golf Club SHREWSBURY STREET	golf	1,060 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	89.3%

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	78 Mbit/s
Average download speed	85 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SR7 7SB