Affluence in SR7 1
How SR7 1 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- County Durham
- Region
- North East
- Population
- 1,518 (2024)
SR7 1Postcode sector · Seaham
How well off SR7 1 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, SR7 1 scores 1.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is employment (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Employment1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Income2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Living environment3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
45.1% of adults in SR7 1 are in work, below the England average of 55.7%. 24.7% are retired and 4.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
19.9% of adults in SR7 1 work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
20.1% of adults in SR7 1 hold a degree or equivalent, well below the England average of 33.9%. 32.4% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.