Wells Crescent - SR7 8HJ
Key Postcode Insights
SR7 8HJ is a residential postcode situated on Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7 with 15 addresses.
It ranks as the 409th largest and 87th most expensive of the 822 postcodes in the SR7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 15 properties: 15 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £70,002
- 10 Year change
- up 36.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £577pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £134/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 9.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
SR7 8HJ is a residential postcode situated on Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7 with 15 addresses.
It ranks as the 409th largest and 87th most expensive of the 822 postcodes in the SR7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 15 properties: 15 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £70,002
- 10 Year change
- up 36.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £577pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £134/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 9.9%/year/yr
Explore Properties in SR7 8HJ
- 2 Wells Crescent
2 Bed Early-century House
- 4 Wells Crescent
2 Bed Mid-century House
- 6-8 Wells Crescent
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 10 Wells Crescent
3 Bed Early-century House
- 12 Wells Crescent
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in SR7 8HJ sold for £70,000 on 12th March 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 22.7%.
The current average value in the postcode is £70,002.
The SR7 8HJ Sales Market has increased by 36.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.1% | £70,002 |
| June 2025 | 1.4% | £69,911 |
| June 2024 | 1.1% | £68,965 |
| June 2023 | 6% | £68,215 |
| June 2022 | 7.9% | £64,372 |
| June 2021 | 4% | £59,637 |
| June 2020 | 2% | £57,324 |
| June 2019 | 2.3% | £56,176 |
| June 2018 | 7.7% | £54,896 |
| June 2017 | -0.9% | £50,984 |
| June 2016 | -0.2% | £51,455 |
| June 2015 | 4% | £51,582 |
| June 2014 | -2.9% | £49,580 |
| June 2013 | 1.6% | £51,061 |
| June 2012 | -3.6% | £50,237 |
| June 2011 | -2.7% | £52,115 |
| June 2010 | 3.1% | £53,584 |
| June 2009 | -10.1% | £51,952 |
| June 2008 | -5.3% | £57,773 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £60,992 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £577.
The SR7 8HJ Rental Market has increased by 47.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.9% | £577pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.3% | £561pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.9% | £543pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.8% | £503pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.6% | £462pcm |
| June 2021 | 3% | £418pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.5% | £406pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.4% | £396pcm |
| June 2018 | 1% | £397pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.8% | £393pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.1% | £390pcm |
| June 2015 | -1.2% | £386pcm |
| June 2014 | 0.2% | £391pcm |
| June 2013 | -2.3% | £390pcm |
| June 2012 | -1.4% | £399pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.5% | £405pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.5% | £403pcm |
| June 2009 | -3.4% | £397pcm |
| June 2008 | 4.1% | £411pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £395pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 12th March 2025 for £70,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 22.7%.
SR7 8HJ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2025£70,000 | 3 Bed House12, Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8HJ12, Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8HJ
- Sold Jul 2020£68,000 | 3 Bed House12, Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8HJ12, Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8HJ
- Sold Nov 2018£65,000 | 3 Bed House12, Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8HJ12, Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8HJ
Nearby Postcodes
SR7 8HJ is the 409th largest and the 87th most expensive postcode out of the 822 postcodes in the SR7 area.
- SR7 8EL, West Grove, Seaham, SR7SR7 8EL14 Addresses|54 m away
- SR7 8HL, Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7SR7 8HL12 Addresses|55 m away
- SR7 8EJ, Westlea Road, Seaham, SR7SR7 8EJ6 Addresses|65 m away
- SR7 8HH, Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7SR7 8HH8 Addresses|72 m away
- SR7 8HR, Wesley Way, Seaham, SR7SR7 8HR20 Addresses|114 m away
Property Types
- 10 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 5 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- mid-century house (10)
- early-century house (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 15 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (6)
- G (0)
- D (9)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2007£120,000 | 3 Bed House29, Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8HL29, Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8HL
- Sold Apr 2009£118,000 | 3 Bed House6-8, Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8HJ6-8, Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8HJ
- Sold Oct 2008£113,500 | 3 Bed House56, Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8HU56, Wells Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8HU
Schools Nearby
- Westlea Primary School400 m away
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham700 m away
- Seaview Primary School700 m away
- Seaham High School500 m away
- Venerable Bede Church of England Academy4.5 km away
- Farringdon Community Academy5.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to SR7 8HJ is Seaham station, which is 1.8 kilometres away.
- Seaham|1.8 km away
- Sunderland|7.8 km away
- Horden|9.3 km away
- Chester-le-Street|13.6 km away
