Metcalf Crescent, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9HR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SR7 9HR, 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%

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	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%

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	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%

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.

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.5%	76.7%	-1.2%
No passport held	24.5%	13.5%	11.0%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Metcalf Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Metcalf 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 .

🔎 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. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in SR7 9HR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Metcalf Crescent are based on 11 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 Metcalf Crescent, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9HR

Estimated Average Property Prices for SR7 9HR

Average Price
£96,777

Semi-Detached
£118,143

Terraced
£86,094

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Metcalf Crescent

Average Price
£94,259

Semi-Detached
£93,478

Terraced
£95,625

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Metcalf CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Metcalf Crescent, Seaham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2020-05-01	£121,525
30 Metcalf Crescent, Seaham, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£99,000	2008-01-30	£120,454
29 Metcalf Crescent, Seaham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£74,500	2006-08-04	£92,100
32 Metcalf Crescent, Seaham, Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£25,000	2000-11-10	£85,016

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SR7 9HR

Employment

SR7 9HR 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Murton Nursery School Glebe View , Seaview Estate SR7 9LX	- not rated	1,744 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hetton-le-Hole Nursery School Victoria Street , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9DG	- not rated	3,393 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hetton Lyons Nursery School Four Lane Ends , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 0AH	3out of 4	3,598 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Houghton Le Spring Nursery School Neasham Place , DH5 8AE	4out of 4	5,248 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seaham Harbour Nursery School Bottleworks Road , Seaham Harbour SR7 7NN	4out of 4	5,280 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	884 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Murton Primary School Watt Street , Murton SR7 9AT	- not rated	1,023 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Murton Jubilee Primary School Barnes Road , Murton SR7 9QR	- not rated	1,023 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ribbon School Barnes Road , Murton SR7 9QR	3out of 4	1,023 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Murton Community Primary School Barnes Road , Murtin SR7 9QR	- not rated	1,023 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	3out of 4	3,571 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Seaham High School Station Road , SR7 0BH	- not rated	3,571 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hetton Academy North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ	- not rated	4,172 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hetton School North Road , Hetton-le-Hole DH5 9JZ	- not rated	4,172 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Daltons Dalton-le-Dale , SR7 8QT	- not rated	2,599 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Copt Hill School Gillas Lane , DH5 8HP	- not rated	4,620 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Include - Durham Bridge Year 10/11 Dawden Community Centre , Alexandra Street SR7 7NQ	- not rated	4,841 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dur02 - Durham Bridge Year 11 Dawden Community Centre , Queen Alexandra Street SR7 7NQ	- not rated	4,841 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elemore Hall School Pittington , DH6 1QD	3out of 4	5,150 yd	Community special school	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
New Hesledon Social Club	Wellfield Road	261 yd
Village Inn	The Village	308 yd
Murton Cricket & Social Club	Church Lane	951 yd
Murton Colliery Club Ltd	Claude Terrace	1,092 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
George's Fish Bar	Doxford Terrace North		259 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St. Josephs Catholic Primary School CHURCH LANE	grass pitches	1,013 yd
Murton Welfare Recreational Grounds CHURCH LANE	grass pitches	1,062 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	100.0%

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	0.0%

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