Elgin Avenue, Seaham
House prices, sold prices and local information for SR7 8DT, SR7 8DR.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Elgin Avenue, Seaham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 25 Jul 2019. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £79,250.
House prices on Elgin Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Elgin Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SR7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £79,250 | 25 Jul 2019 |
Sold prices on Elgin Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Elgin Avenue SR7 8DR | 25 Jul 2019 | £91,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Elgin Avenue SR7 8DT | 9 Feb 2016 | £67,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Elgin Avenue
Crime
117 crimes were reported within about a mile of Elgin Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 31 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Elgin Avenue is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower River Wear Flood alert area
- Tyne and Wear coastal rivers Flood alert area
- Tyne and Wear coast Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Elgin Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlea Primary School 247 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Seaview Primary School 256 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Seaham High School 1,095 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham 206 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| New Seaham Academy 216 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 308 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Seaham Trinity Primary School 349 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ropery Walk Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Seaham station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Sunderland station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Eastlea Store (SE-bound, B1285 Stockton Road) 2 min walk
- Westlea shops (N-bound, B1285 Stockton Road) 2 min walk
- Eastdene Road (W-bound, Eastdene Road) 2 min walk
- Westlea shops (S-bound, B1285 Stockton Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The New Seaham Medical Group
Eastdene Road, Eastlea, Seaham · 0.1 mi - Byron Medical Practice
The Avenue, Deneside, Seaham · 0.7 mi - Marlborough Surgery
Seaham Primary Care Centre, St. Johns Square, Seaham · 1.2 mi - Murton Medical Centre
The Surgery, 20 Woods Terrace East, Seaham · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Seaham Stockton Rd Express · 0.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Seaham 138 The Avenue · 0.3 mi
- Asda Express Asda New Seaham Express Petrol · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar Station Road · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- J&j Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Well · 0.6 mi
- Netscripts Direct · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Seaham Smiles · 0.9 mi
- Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 35.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 493 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,218 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Elgin Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 38.6% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 54.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.9% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 20.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18.5% | 26.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.3% | 14.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.6% | 19.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 43% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.6% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 37% | 24.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16.9% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.5% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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