James Street, Seaham
House prices, sold prices and local information for SR7 7QW.
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At a glance
9 property sales on James Street, Seaham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 2 Dec 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £67,313. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 89% terraced, 11% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on James Street range from £45,000 to £90,000. 91% of homes sold here were freehold and 9% leasehold.
House prices on James Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. James Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SR7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 91% freehold and 9% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £67,313 | 2 Dec 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £60,000 | 1 May 2019 |
Sold prices on James Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28, James Street SR7 7QW | 16 Jan 2023 | £65,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, James Street SR7 7QW | 2 Dec 2022 | £80,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, James Street SR7 7QW | 1 Feb 2022 | £65,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, James Street SR7 7QW | 13 Dec 2021 | £76,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, James Street SR7 7QW | 1 Feb 2021 | £57,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, James Street SR7 7QW | 24 May 2019 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, James Street SR7 7QW | 10 May 2019 | £50,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, James Street SR7 7QW | 1 May 2019 | £60,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, James Street SR7 7QW | 24 Oct 2018 | £45,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, James Street SR7 7QW | 6 Jul 2017 | £55,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 13, James Street SR7 7QW | 31 Mar 2017 | £85,000 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, James Street | £45,000 (Oct 2018) → £90,000 (May 2019) | +100% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near James Street
Crime
223 crimes were reported within about a mile of James Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 55 |
| Shoplifting | 35 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 29 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Other theft | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
James Street is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- 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 James Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ropery Walk Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Seaham Trinity Primary School 349 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Seaham Harbour Nursery School 94 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 308 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Seaview Primary School 256 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Seaham High School 1,095 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham 206 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Westlea Primary School 247 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Horden station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bingo Hall (NW-bound, Princess Road) 1 min walk
- Bingo Hall (SE-bound, Princess Road) 1 min walk
- Fire Station (SW-bound, Parkside Crescent) 1 min walk
- Fire Station (NE-bound, Parkside Crescent) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Marlborough Surgery
Seaham Primary Care Centre, St. Johns Square, Seaham · 0.3 mi - Byron Medical Practice
The Avenue, Deneside, Seaham · 0.6 mi - The New Seaham Medical Group
Eastdene Road, Eastlea, Seaham · 1.1 mi - Murton Medical Centre
The Surgery, 20 Woods Terrace East, Seaham · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Superstore Asda Seaham Superstore · 0.4 mi
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Dawdon Seaham · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Dawdon Seaham · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar Station Road · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.3 mi
- Kaila Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Seaham Smiles · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.1 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 1 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 55.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 38.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 509 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,109 |
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 James Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.5% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 42.9% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.8% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 20.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18.4% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.9% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.1% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 15.9% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 43% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.4% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 37.4% | 24.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.5% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.7% | 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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