Metcalfe Crescent is in Murton, Seaham and in Easington district. SR7 9HG is located in the Murton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Easington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Metcalfe Crescent, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SR7 9EZ, SR7 9EU, SR7 9HQ, SR7 9HF, SR7 9HN, SR7 9HE, SR7 9HH, SR7 9HB, SR7 9ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR7 9HG, 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 | 53.3% | 53.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 46.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 31.8% | 36% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 41.7% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 40.1% | 40.4% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 16.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 24.9% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 7.6% | -12.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 20.4% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 23.1% | 15.6% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 16% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 99% | 97.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 97.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Metcalfe Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Murton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Metcalfe Crescent, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2024-05-31 | £121,565 |
| 6 Metcalfe Crescent, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2022-01-13 | £75,614 |
| 5 Metcalfe Crescent, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-08-24 | £82,930 |
| 1 Metcalfe Crescent, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2015-09-29 | £72,430 |
| 10 Metcalfe Crescent, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2013-10-11 | £118,667 |
SR7 9HG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton Lyons Nursery School Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 0AH | 3out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaham Harbour Nursery School Bottleworks Road , Seaham Harbour SR7 7NN | 4out of 4 | 5,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Lane Nursery School Rosemary Lane , Easington Village SR8 3BQ | 4out of 4 | 5,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE | 4out of 4 | 5,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton Church Lane , Murton SR7 9RD | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribbon School Barnes Road , Murton SR7 9QR | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hetton Primary Frederick Terrace , South Hetton DH6 2TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Easington Lane Primary School High Street , Easington Lane DH5 0JT | 3out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlea Primary School Winslow Crescent , Westlea Estate SR7 8JU | 3out of 4 | 3,126 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 | 3,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hetton School North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ | 2out of 4 | 4,259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Wood Academy Crawlaw Road , Easington Colliery SR8 3LP | 3out of 4 | 5,144 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elemore Hall School Pittington , DH6 1QD | 3out of 4 | 5,192 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland Academy Weymouth Road , Chapelgarth SR3 2NQ | 2out of 4 | 5,266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kylies Kitchen | 14 Western Terrace South | 978 yd | |
| Tj’s Diner | 23 Woods Terrace | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hesledon Social Club | Wellfield Road | 107 yd | |
| Village Inn | The Village | 262 yd | |
| Murton Cricket & Social Club | Church Lane | 761 yd | |
| Murton Colliery Club Ltd | Claude Terrace | 890 yd | |
| The Murton Club (Officials) Ltd | 22 Woods Terrace East | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's Fish Bar | Doxford Terrace North | 381 yd | |
| China Gourmet | 18 Woods Terrace East | 1,049 yd | |
| Simply Thai | 3a Woods Terrace | 1,092 yd | |
| Marinos | 2 Woods Terrace | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Unit 1 Church Street | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Murton Welfare Recreational Grounds CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 878 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.