Essex Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8DZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR7 8DZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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	52.4%	53.7%	1.3%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	47.6%	46.3%	-1.3%	49.0%	-2.7%

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 area around SR7 8DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	47.4%	56.1%	8.7%	37.9%	18.2%
Married: Opposite sex	36%	30.7%	-5.3%	44.2%	-13.5%
Separated	3.7%	2.2%	-1.5%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	9.6%	7.5%	-2.1%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	3.3%	3.5%	0.2%	6.1%	-2.6%

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	33.2%	46%	12.8%	48.4%	-2.4%
Good health	41.5%	31.4%	-10.1%	33.6%	-2.2%
Fair health	14.4%	14.3%	-0.1%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	8.5%	5.8%	-2.7%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	2.4%	2.4%	0.0%	1.2%	1.2%

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 8DZ this area, 36% 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 11.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.8%	36%	-0.8%	18.2%	17.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	7.9%	-9.0%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	17.5%	-2.4%	13.4%	4.1%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	3.9%	1.0%	5.3%	-1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	18%	8.1%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	7.7%	11.8%	4.1%	33.8%	-22.0%
Other	5.9%	4.8%	-1.1%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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%
Chinese	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.1%	96.3%	-0.8%	81.4%	14.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.6% 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	95.3%	92.6%	-2.7%	83.2%	9.4%
European Union	2.6%	4.9%	2.3%	6.1%	-1.2%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	1.8%	-0.3%	5.6%	-3.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	92%	-3.0%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	0.6%	3.1%	2.5%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	1.2%	2.8%	1.6%	2.9%	-0.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	1.5%	-1.4%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	59.9%	76.7%	-16.8%
Italy	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Spain	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Poland	4.9%	1.3%	3.6%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	32.1%	13.5%	18.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54%	37.2%	16.8%
Christian	38%	46.2%	-8.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Essex Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Essex Crescent was 273.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.6% higher than the Dawdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Essex Crescent has the 6th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dawdon and the 153rd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£29,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in SR7 8DZ, 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 - 9/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 2/10 (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) - 10/10 (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) - 9/10 (very 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 Essex Crescent are based on 20 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 Essex Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8DZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR7 8DZ

Average Price
£87,615

Semi-Detached
£86,535

Terraced
£96,974

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Essex Crescent

Average Price
£96,736

Semi-Detached
£100,189

Terraced
£86,942

Detached
£97,353

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Essex CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 Essex Crescent, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£60,000	2024-09-27	£65,165
23 Essex Crescent, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£80,000	2024-09-27	£86,887
15 Essex Crescent, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£82,500	2024-09-02	£89,602
34 Essex Crescent, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£65,000	2021-10-22	£75,347
36 Essex Crescent, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£57,000	2020-12-04	£74,333

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR7 8DZ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	37
Looking after home or family	27
Retired	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Student (economically inactive)	18
Other	14
Unemployed	12
Self-Employed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	39
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	19
Other	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Construction	10
Transport and storage	9
Education	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	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	2,631 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ	3out of 4	4,691 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Seaview Primary School The Avenue , Deneside SR7 8PD	3out of 4	624 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westlea Primary School Winslow Crescent , Westlea Estate SR7 8JU	3out of 4	625 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham Mill Road , SR7 0HW	- not rated	904 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
New Seaham Academy Byron Terrace , SR7 0HX	4out of 4	1,220 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Seaham Trinity Primary School Princess Road , SR7 7SP	3out of 4	1,816 yd	Community school	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	724 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX	3out of 4	5,135 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	4,862 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	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
The Palm Courtyard Cafe	Seaham Town Hall, Stockton Road		948 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Mallard	Stockton Road	152 yd
Westlea Sports and Family Bar	5 West Grove	229 yd
The Knack Sports and Social Club	Eastlea Road	350 yd
Deneside Workmens Club	132-136 The Avenue	493 yd
New Seaham Conservative Club	208 Station Road	871 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westlea Pizza	3 West Grove	229 yd
Golden Mountain	2 West Grove	229 yd
La Vera Pizza	2a Enfield Road	466 yd
George’s The Avenue	116 The Avenue	493 yd
Smash Shack	122 The Avenue	493 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Stockton Road		601 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Seaview Primary School THE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	511 yd
Westlea Primary School WINSLOW CRESCENT	grass pitches	692 yd
Seaham High School SEAHAM HIGH SCHOOL SEAHAM HIGH SCHOOL STATION ROAD	grass pitches	699 yd
Seaham Leisure Centre SEAHAM LEISURE CENTRE SEAHAM LEISURE CENTRE LAUREL AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	948 yd
St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Mill Road	grass pitches	972 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	98.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	98.1%

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	60.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	91.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SR7 8DZ