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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 42 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
42
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
21.74(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.52(-54%)
Shoplifting
6.08(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.03(-58%)
Other theft
4.91(-25%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,344
97.53%
Other White
51
0.6%
Indian
31
0.36%
Irish
20
0.23%
Other Asian
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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £164,000 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
Detached28£275,000
Flats6£69,000
Semi-Detached57£160,000
Terraced19£123,000

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

SR70LG

Eppleton Hall Close

SR70HW

Mill Road

SR70ER

Woodlands

SR70JR

St Johns Terrace

SR70LW

Seaton Lane

SR77WX

Marsdon Way

SR70DR

Northwood Road

SR70EP

Woodlands

SR70HU

Ambleside Avenue

SR70JD

Lord Byrons Walk

SR70LD

Melrose Crescent

SR78DF

Weymouth Drive

SR78HY

Windermere Road

SR70BH

Station Road

SR70DE

Poppyfield Court

SR70AY

Station Road

SR70JN

Clarks Terrace

SR77WR

Runswick Drive

SR70LP

Seaton Lane

SR77WP

Caister Close

SR77XR

Featherbed Court

SR78JX

Warkworth Crescent

SR70EE

Normanby Close

SR70HA

Burnhall Drive

SR70JJ

Leechmere Crescent

SR70LH

Slingley Close

SR70QA

St Cuthberts Court

SR78HN

Windermere Road

SR70BZ

Christchurch Court

SR70HX

Byron Terrace

SR78EU

Jubilee Avenue

SR78EX

Queens Avenue

SR70NH

Seaham

SR78EL

West Grove

SR70EA

Norfolk Close

SR70EB

Navenby Close

SR70JG

Leechmere Crescent

SR70PZ

Hall Dene Way

SR70QB

The Meadows

SR78HX

Wells Crescent

SR78JH

Windermere Road

SR70EY

Northlea Road

SR70LL

Avoncroft Close

SR78EN

Eastdene Road

SR70JS

Mccutcheon Street

SR77WW

Craster Point

SR78HJ

Wells Crescent

SR78HU

Wells Crescent

SR78HW

Windermere Road

SR70HT

Gregson Terrace West

SR70JF

Seaton Lane

SR78HB

Bournemouth Drive

SR70LZ

Hillrise Crescent

SR78EY

Doreen Avenue

SR70BQ

Station Road

SR70LU

Seaton Grove

SR78HR

Wesley Way

SR78HZ

Watling Avenue

SR70EX

Newlands Road West

SR70ET

Burnway

SR77AF

Church Lane

SR77WE

Weybourne Lea

SR70JT

Hoy Crescent

SR70LA

Melrose Crescent

SR70PP

Chipchase Court

SR77WT

Souter Drive

SR70EG

Neasham Road

SR77AG

Church Lane

SR78HS

Wells Crescent

SR70BL

Station Road

SR70DJ

Northlea Road

SR70HP

Stockton Road

SR77DP

Rockingham Close

SR78JN

Windermere Road

SR70EU

Newlands Road West

SR70LE

Sharpley Drive

SR70NL

Salter's Lane

SR77WQ

Aldeburgh Way

SR78EQ

Stockton Road

SR78HF

Plymouth Close

SR78JQ

Windermere Road

SR77WH

Bamburgh Drive

SR78PS

Salcombe Close

SR70EH

Neasham Road

SR70PE

South Grange Park

SR70PY

Hall Dene Way

SR77WN

Hunstanton

SR70DZ

Norton Avenue

SR78HT

Wells Crescent

SR78JU

Winslow Crescent

SR70BW

Northlea Road

SR70JY

Byron Lodge Estate

SR70PA

Sea View

SR70PW

Enterprise Court

SR78ER

Stockton Road

SR70EZ

Burnhall Drive

SR70JH

Burdon Crescent

SR77DY

Mappleton Drive

SR78HD

Sidmouth Close

SR70PG

Hall Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.