Walpole Avenue, Seaham
House prices, sold prices and local information for SR7 8JA, SR7 8JB.
Free, no sign-up. Other sites charge up to £25.
At a glance
4 property sales on Walpole Avenue, Seaham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £152,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £135,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2023; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 75% semi-detached, 25% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Walpole Avenue range from £100,000 to £160,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 69 streets in Seaham with at least two sales in the last year, Walpole Avenue ranks 33rd for average price.
House prices on Walpole Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SR7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £135,000 | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Terraced | 1 | £102,500 | 15 Sep 2023 |
Sold prices on Walpole Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Walpole Avenue SR7 8JA | 28 Aug 2026 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Walpole Avenue SR7 8JA | 14 Nov 2025 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9 - 11, Walpole Avenue SR7 8JB | 18 Aug 2025 | £195,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 5, Walpole Avenue SR7 8JA | 15 Sep 2023 | £102,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Walpole Avenue SR7 8JA | 10 May 2023 | £100,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Walpole Avenue | £100,000 (May 2023) → £160,000 (Nov 2025) | +60% over 3 yrs |
Buying on Walpole Avenue?
Crime and flood risk near Walpole Avenue
Crime
106 crimes were reported within about a mile of Walpole Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 27 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Walpole 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 Walpole Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlea Primary School 247 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Seaview Primary School 256 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham 206 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Seaham High School 1,095 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| New Seaham Academy 216 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Seaham Trinity Primary School 349 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Ribbon School 514 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 308 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 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 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
- Horden station 5.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Mount Pleasant (N-bound, B1285 Stockton Road) 3 min walk
- Estate Hail and Ride (N-bound, Windermere Road) 3 min walk
- Mount Pleasant (S-bound, B1285 Stockton Road) 4 min walk
- Mount Pleasant (NE-bound, The Avenue) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The New Seaham Medical Group
Eastdene Road, Eastlea, Seaham · 0.2 mi - Byron Medical Practice
The Avenue, Deneside, Seaham · 0.9 mi - Murton Medical Centre
The Surgery, 20 Woods Terrace East, Seaham · 1.2 mi - Marlborough Surgery
Seaham Primary Care Centre, St. Johns Square, Seaham · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda New Seaham Express Petrol · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Seaham Stockton Rd Express · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Seaham 138 The Avenue · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar Station Road · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- J&j Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Well · 0.9 mi
- Netscripts Direct · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Seaham Smiles · 1.1 mi
- Dental Practice · 1.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.2 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 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 | 56.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 31.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 798 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,805 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 95% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 95% | 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Walpole Avenue
Loading energy certificates…
Who lives around Walpole Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99.2% | 96.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.9% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 35.3% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.1% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 20.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.9% | 19.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 16.9% | 26.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.8% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.8% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 43% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.4% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 31.7% | 24.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.8% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 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.
Planning and heritage near Walpole Avenue
Checking conservation areas, listed buildings and other designations…
Noise, radon and ground hazards
Checking…
Planning applications near Walpole Avenue
Recent planning applications around Walpole Avenue from the council's planning register. Choose how far to look:
Checking recent planning applications…
Thinking of selling on Walpole Avenue?
What's my home worth?
Get an instant estimate from what you paid and how prices in Durham have moved since.
Council tax here
Durham Band D is £2,622 a year (Band A £1,748). See every band.
Estate agents near Walpole Avenue
- Jonathon Lewis 1.6 mi
- Kimmitt & Roberts 1.6 mi
Agent locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. More local agents
What's it like living on Walpole Avenue?
No reviews yet. Live here, or used to? Be the first to say what it's like.
Write a review of Walpole Avenue
Nearby streets in SR7
- Mulberry Way£175k
- Beldon Close£192k
- The Avenue£104k
- Mariners Way£136k
- Mappleton Drive£147k
- Douglas Way£153k
- Beadnell Drive£223k
- Morton Close£186k
- Melrose Crescent£104k
- Stoneycroft Way£224k
- Princess Road£109k
- Derwent Close£160k