SR7 (Seaham) in County Durham shows moderate growth metrics relative to national trends, ranking in the 57th percentile with a trajectory score of 51.1. Over the five-year period, residential prices expanded at a compound annual rate of 1.7%, while rental growth significantly outpaced this at 4.8% annually. Population increased marginally by 1.0% across the same timeframe. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited active regeneration momentum at present. These dynamics indicate a rental-focused market environment where income returns have substantially exceeded capital appreciation, reflecting investor interest in yield rather than rapid price escalation.
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- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Seaham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.8 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
19 planning applications submitted in SR7 over the last six months.
Seaham (SR7) common questions
Is Seaham up and coming?
Seaham (SR7) has a trajectory score of 50/100 (Average), placing it in the top 48% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Seaham safe?
Seaham has a safety score of 17/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Seaham?
The average property price in Seaham (SR7) is £142k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Seaham?
The median monthly rent in Seaham (SR7) is £693 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Seaham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Houghton Le Spring (DH5), Sunderland (SR3), Sunderland (SR2), Peterlee (SR8), Sunderland (SR1). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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