Dalton Heights, Dalton Le Dale, Seaham, SR7 8LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SR7 8LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	51.7%	1.2%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	49.5%	48.3%	-1.2%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 vicinity of SR7 8LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.6%	21.8%	-2.8%	37.9%	-16.1%
Married: Opposite sex	65.7%	64.9%	-0.8%	44.2%	20.7%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	4.7%	4.9%	0.2%	9.1%	-4.2%
Widowed	3.9%	6.8%	2.9%	6.1%	0.7%

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	47.9%	41.5%	-6.4%	48.4%	-6.9%
Good health	34.5%	41.2%	6.7%	33.6%	7.6%
Fair health	13.3%	11.7%	-1.6%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	3.6%	4.5%	0.9%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.1%	17.2%	0.1%	18.2%	-1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	9.8%	-1.8%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21%	11.7%	-9.3%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	9.2%	3.1%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.5%	18.1%	2.6%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	22.7%	31%	8.3%	33.8%	-2.8%
Other	6.1%	3.1%	-3.0%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
White	97.4%	99.2%	1.8%	81.4%	17.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.6% 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	98.1%	98.6%	0.5%	83.2%	15.4%
European Union	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	98.3%	0.4%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0.2%	1.4%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.8%	76.7%	14.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	8.6%	13.5%	-4.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.8%	37.2%	-13.4%
Christian	71.1%	46.2%	24.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Dalton Heights Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dalton Heights was 10.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.6% lower than the Deneside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Dalton Heights has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Deneside and the 59th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SR7 8LB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Dalton Heights are based on 25 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 Dalton Heights, Dalton Le Dale, Seaham, SR7 8LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR7 8LB

Average Price
£354,853

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£354,853

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dalton Heights

Average Price
£351,351

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£351,351

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dalton HeightsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Dalton Heights, Seaham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£485,000	2025-08-21	£487,727
59 Dalton Heights, Seaham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£328,000	2025-07-17	£331,397
3 Dalton Heights, Seaham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2024-10-25	£543,966
48 Dalton Heights, Seaham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2024-04-10	£455,042
3 Dalton Heights, Seaham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2023-06-01	£385,645

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR7 8LB

Employment

SR7 8LB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SR7 8LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	125
Full-Time Employee	101
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	6
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	32
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	31
Manufacturing	29
Education	29
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Construction	12
Transport and storage	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	3,088 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mill Hill Nursery School Torphin Hill Drive , Doxford Park SR3 2PJ	3out of 4	4,812 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westlea Primary School Winslow Crescent , Westlea Estate SR7 8JU	3out of 4	998 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seaview Primary School The Avenue , Deneside SR7 8PD	3out of 4	1,115 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham Mill Road , SR7 0HW	- not rated	1,372 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
New Seaham Academy Byron Terrace , SR7 0HX	4out of 4	1,708 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ribbon School Barnes Road , Murton SR7 9QR	3out of 4	1,757 yd	Academy converter	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	1,290 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Tunstall Bank , SR2 0SX	3out of 4	5,436 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	4,861 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Mallard	Stockton Road	485 yd
Westlea Sports and Family Bar	5 West Grove	586 yd
The Fox & Tree		691 yd
The Knack Sports and Social Club	Eastlea Road	938 yd
Deneside Workmens Club	132-136 The Avenue	1,083 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westlea Pizza	3 West Grove	586 yd
Golden Mountain	2 West Grove	586 yd
La Vera Pizza	2a Enfield Road	976 yd
Perfect Fry	Sydney House, Stockton Road	1,001 yd
George’s The Avenue	116 The Avenue	1,083 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Stockton Road		1,036 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westlea Primary School WINSLOW CRESCENT	grass pitches	995 yd
Seaview Primary School THE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	1,009 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.4%
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%

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	1.6%

Download Speed

Median download speed	37 Mbit/s
Average download speed	31.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	55.25 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	55.25 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	13.74 Mbit/s

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