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Seaham Northlea & Westlea

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About

Seaham Northlea & Westlea is a residential area situated on the northern edge of the coastal town of Seaham. The neighbourhood is characterised by post-war and more recent housing developments, primarily consisting of semi-detached and detached homes. It is positioned inland from the North Sea coastline, with its layout defined by several main roads and cul-de-sacs. The area provides local amenities including primary schools and convenience stores for its residents.

The landscape is generally suburban, with the terrain featuring gentle slopes. A notable local feature is its proximity to the extensive Dawdon Dene, a wooded coastal ravine with walking paths that cuts through the western edge of the area. This green space provides a contrast to the built environment. The area offers straightforward road links to Seaham town centre and the A19, facilitating travel to Sunderland and other parts of County Durham.

Area overview

On average Seaham Northlea & Westlea has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Seaham Northlea & Westlea is £47,505 per year. There are 4 schools in Seaham Northlea & Westlea: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Seaham Northlea & Westlea is home to around 8,557 people, with a population density of about 822.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Seaham Northlea & Westlea Population
8,557
Population density
822.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.27(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.34(-48%)
Shoplifting
7.48(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.49(-52%)
Other theft
4.79(-20%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,344
97.53%
Other White
51
0.6%
Indian
31
0.36%
Irish
20
0.23%
Chinese
19
0.22%
Total population: 8,555

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,965
27.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,367
19.25%
No qualifications
1,346
18.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,084
15.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
687
9.67%
Total 16+ residents: 7,103

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,483
39.15%
Owns with a mortgage
1,351
35.67%
Social rents from council
353
9.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
338
8.92%
Other social rented
189
4.99%
Total households: 3,788

Property prices in Seaham Northlea & Westlea

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Seaham Northlea & Westlea area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £885,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Seaham Northlea & Westlea in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Seaham Northlea & Westlea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced20£121,500
Detached28£283,750
Flats5£68,000
Semi-Detached51£150,000

10 years median price trend in Seaham Northlea & Westlea

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaham Northlea & Westlea.

All postcodes in Seaham Northlea & Westlea

SR77WX

Marsdon Way

SR78HS

Wells Crescent

SR78EW

Westlea Road

SR78HD

Sidmouth Close

SR70PZ

Hall Dene Way

SR70PP

Chipchase Court

SR70JY

Byron Lodge Estate

SR78DG

Windsor Road

SR77WE

Weybourne Lea

SR77AG

Church Lane

SR78EZ

Walton Avenue

SR78DQ

Windsor Road

SR70EH

Neasham Road

SR78HQ

Dartmouth Close

SR70EY

Northlea Road

SR70JE

Stockton Road

SR70JT

Hoy Crescent

SR77WT

Souter Drive

SR70NH

Seaham

SR78JA

Walpole Avenue

SR70PD

Glebe Drive

SR78JT

Warkworth Crescent

SR70BL

Station Road

SR70JQ

Burdon Crescent

SR70LL

Avoncroft Close

SR70PG

Hall Close

SR70LY

The Village

SR70LX

The Village

SR70DR

Northwood Road

SR78EH

Westlea Road

SR70LG

Eppleton Hall Close

SR77WG

Beadnell Drive

SR78EN

Eastdene Road

SR70JD

Lord Byrons Walk

SR70NB

Seaham

SR70EA

Norfolk Close

SR70BH

Station Road

SR78PR

Brixham Close

SR77AF

Church Lane

SR77WQ

Aldeburgh Way

SR70NL

Salter's Lane

SR70LD

Melrose Crescent

SR70ES

Burnhall Drive

SR78JD

Watling Avenue

SR70ET

Burnway

SR70EW

Burnhall Drive

SR78ER

Stockton Road

SR70LB

Milldale

SR70BG

Station Road

SR70BW

Northlea Road

SR77AH

Lord Byrons Walk

SR70DT

Napier Road

SR70HU

Ambleside Avenue

SR70DZ

Norton Avenue

SR70PX

Seaham Grange Food Park

SR78ES

Waring Terrace

SR78JG

Watling Avenue

SR77DY

Mappleton Drive

SR70ND

Peartree Rise

SR78HL

Wells Crescent

SR70HY

Ambleside Avenue

SR78HX

Wells Crescent

SR78HU

Wells Crescent

SR70DL

Northlea Road

SR78LB

Dalton Heights

SR70BN

Station Road

SR78LA

Galfrid Close

SR70HR

Park View

SR70HN

Mill Road

SR70DX

Newark Crescent

SR70HB

Hall Dene Way

SR78HJ

Wells Crescent

SR70DB

Field House Farm

SR70HL

Dovedale Court

SR78DF

Weymouth Drive

SR70HA

Burnhall Drive

SR78HY

Windermere Road

SR70EB

Navenby Close

SR78JH

Windermere Road

SR70BQ

Station Road

SR70PH

Lyster Close

SR70LP

Seaton Lane

SR70JB

East View

SR77WU

Alnmouth Way

SR70NQ

Seaham

SR70LQ

Stotfold Close

SR70EG

Neasham Road

SR70GA

Millbank Close

SR70EF

Normanby Close

SR78HN

Windermere Road

SR78PS

Salcombe Close

SR70LS

Seaton Lane

SR77DG

Stoneycroft Way

SR78JR

Windermere Road

SR70PJ

Blaykeston Close

SR70QA

St Cuthberts Court

SR70PU

Hall Dene Way

SR78JL

Wedgewood Road

SR70PQ

Middleton Close

SR70JZ

Melrose Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.