Seaham · SR7

EPC in SR7 (Cold Hesledon)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea, including Dalton & Dawdon, Doxford Park, Easington & Shotton. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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SR7 (Cold Hesledon) in a nutshell

SR7 covers Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea, in County Durham and Sunderland. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for SR7

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Two councils in one district

SR7 is split between County Durham and Sunderland. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

SR7 stretches across Dalton & Dawdon, Doxford Park, Easington & Shotton and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'SR7', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Seaham: 38.8% terraced, 37.5% semi-detached
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to SR7

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does SR7 cover?

SR7 (Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea) includes the wards of Dalton & Dawdon, Doxford Park, Easington & Shotton, Hetton, Murton, Seaham (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to SR7?

Neighbouring districts include SR2 (Ashbrooke), SR8 (Easington), SR1 (Sunderland City Centre), DH5 (Houghton-le-Spring) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering SR7 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in SR7?

About 13,571 households and 31,185 residents at the 2011 Census, across 872 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is SR7 in?

SR7 sits in County Durham, Sunderland (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Easington, Houghton and Sunderland South.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
SR7 1
Areas covered
Cold Hesledon, Dalton-le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea 2
Active postcodes
872 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
13,571 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
31,185 2
Electoral wards
Dalton & Dawdon, Doxford Park, Easington & Shotton, Hetton, Murton, Seaham 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Easington, Houghton and Sunderland South 4
Local authority
County Durham, Sunderland 4
Households privately renting (Seaham built-up area)
15.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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