Windermere Road is in Seaham and in Easington district. SR7 8HY is located in the Deneside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Easington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windermere Road, Seaham, SR7 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR7 8HX, SR7 8JJ, SR7 8HU, SR7 8HZ, SR7 8HS, SR7 8EW, SR7 8JL, SR7 8JA, SR7 8JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR7 8HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 52.7% | 52.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 34.7% | 37.9% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 35.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 14.5% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 (66.6%) 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 | 32.6% | 32.5% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -15.9% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 34.1% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 24.8% | 21% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 8.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 8HY this area, 32.9% 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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 32.9% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 19% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 14.4% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 98.8% | 99.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 99.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| No passport held | 34.4% | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windermere Road was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Deneside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windermere Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Deneside and the 744th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 307.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Windermere Road, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2018-10-31 | £129,161 |
| 121 Windermere Road, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,250 | 2013-09-19 | £81,716 |
| 125 Windermere Road, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2009-12-22 | £109,635 |
| 116 Windermere Road, Seaham, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2007-05-18 | £118,995 |
| 114 Windermere Road, Seaham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2006-05-26 | £78,195 |
SR7 8HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 2,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlea Primary School Winslow Crescent , Westlea Estate SR7 8JU | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaview Primary School The Avenue , Deneside SR7 8PD | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham Mill Road , SR7 0HW | - not rated | 965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Seaham Academy Byron Terrace , SR7 0HX | 4out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaham Trinity Primary School Princess Road , SR7 7SP | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 4,723 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palm Courtyard Cafe | Seaham Town Hall, Stockton Road | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlea Sports and Family Bar | 5 West Grove | 162 yd | |
| The Mallard | Stockton Road | 181 yd | |
| The Knack Sports and Social Club | Eastlea Road | 514 yd | |
| Deneside Workmens Club | 132-136 The Avenue | 752 yd | |
| Seaham Red Star Football Club | Seaham Town Park, Stockton Road | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlea Pizza | 3 West Grove | 162 yd | |
| Golden Mountain | 2 West Grove | 162 yd | |
| La Vera Pizza | 2a Enfield Road | 552 yd | |
| Perfect Fry | Sydney House, Stockton Road | 595 yd | |
| George’s The Avenue | 116 The Avenue | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Stockton Road | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westlea Primary School WINSLOW CRESCENT | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Seaview Primary School THE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| Seaham High School SEAHAM HIGH SCHOOL SEAHAM HIGH SCHOOL STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Mill Road | grass pitches | 986 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 | 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.