POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
SR7 7EB postcode decision report
Balanced move-check signal
Connectivity looks mixed, with gigabit availability at 0%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 26 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 31 Mar 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £170,000Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 31 Mar 2026
- Gigabit availability 0%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 26 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 31 Mar 2026.
Broadband
Broadband coverage is mixedGigabit availability is 0%, with 0% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
20 within 400mSR7 7EB links 20 transport stops within 400m and 58 within 800m. 17 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Seaham Rail Station (RSE) at about 164m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Seaham Rail Station at about 164m.
Local business
50 within 1200mSR7 7EB currently links 50 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 24 food and drink, 9 nightlife, 6 grocery. The closest mapped place is Eilbeck Pharmacy at about 413m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,214 online job adverts observedCounty Durham local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 3,761 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched SR7 7EB in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
26 nearby school rows26 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for SR7 7EB. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 27SR7 7EB has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 27 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 106, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 30 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£170,000
Strong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 31 Mar 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of SR7 7EB, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
24 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (11), cafe (7), restaurant (6).
Amenity group
Nightlife
9 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by bar (5), pub (4).
Amenity group
Grocery
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (4), butcher (1), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Health
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (4), chemist (1), optician (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Health
Eilbeck Pharmacy
Pharmacy at 1, The Avenue, Seaham.
Food and drink
Pizza Hot
Fast Food at 65, Station Road, Seaham.
Food and drink
TJ's Fish Shop
Fast Food at 67, Station Road, Seaham.
Food and drink
Seaham Tandoori
Fast Food at 49A, The Avenue, Seaham.
Grocery
Carricks (Premier)
Convenience at 63, The Avenue, Seaham.
Food and drink
Eastshore Fisheries
Fast Food at 4, Seaham.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
New Seaham Academy
Primary option in SR7 0HX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Ribbon School
Primary option in SR7 9QR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Ropery Walk Primary School
Primary option in SR7 7JZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around SR7 7EB.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like SR7 7EB with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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