Western Terrace South, Murton, Seaham
House prices, sold prices and local information for SR7 9BA.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Western Terrace South, Murton, Seaham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 3 Feb 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £31,125. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Western Terrace South range from £25,000 to £39,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Western Terrace South compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Western Terrace South 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £31,125 | 3 Feb 2023 |
Sold prices on Western Terrace South
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Western Terrace South SR7 9BA | 11 Aug 2025 | £75,999 | Other | Freehold |
| 7, Western Terrace South SR7 9BA | 3 Feb 2023 | £33,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Western Terrace South SR7 9BA | 28 Jun 2021 | £51,622 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Western Terrace South SR7 9BA | 16 Nov 2020 | £39,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Western Terrace South SR7 9BA | 6 Dec 2017 | £25,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Western Terrace South SR7 9BA | 24 Apr 2017 | £27,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Western Terrace South | £25,000 (Dec 2017) → £39,500 (Nov 2020) → £51,622 (Jun 2021) | +106% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Western Terrace South
Crime
131 crimes were reported within about a mile of Western Terrace South 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).
| Violence & sexual offences | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 28 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Western Terrace South 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 Western Terrace South
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton 127 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Ribbon School 514 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Westlea Primary School 247 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Seaview Primary School 256 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| South Hetton Primary 202 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham 206 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Seaham High School 1,095 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| New Seaham Academy 216 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 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 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
- Horden station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Store Clock (E-bound, Western Terrace) 1 min walk
- Store Clock (NW-bound, Woods Terrace) 1 min walk
- Store Clock (SE-bound, Woods Terrace) 1 min walk
- Woods Terrace (N-bound, Woods Terrace) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Murton Medical Centre
The Surgery, 20 Woods Terrace East, Seaham · 0.1 mi - The New Seaham Medical Group
Eastdene Road, Eastlea, Seaham · 1.5 mi - Silverdale Family Practice
South Hetton Health Ctr, Front Street, Durham · 1.5 mi - Byron Medical Practice
The Avenue, Deneside, Seaham · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Murton - Church Street · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Murton · 0.2 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Dalton Park · 0.5 mi
- Marks and Spencer Outlet M&S Dalton Park Murton Outlet · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- G Whitfield Limited · 0.1 mi
- Foster Morton Healthcare Limited · 0.1 mi
- J&j Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Seaham Smiles · 2.1 mi
- Dental Practice · 2.2 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 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 55.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 31.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 636 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,270 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 93% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 93% | 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 Western Terrace South
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.9% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 42.8% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.2% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 20.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18.6% | 26.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.2% | 19.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.5% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 43% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.2% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 37.4% | 24.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 17.1% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.2% | 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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