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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

SR78EJ

Seaham

SR78HQ

Dartmouth Close

SR78JL

Wedgewood Road

SR78PR

Brixham Close

SR70ND

Peartree Rise

SR77WF

Staithes Court

SR77WL

Boulmer Lea

SR70JP

Haverley Drive

SR70JQ

Burdon Crescent

SR78HH

Wells Crescent

SR78JP

Wordsworth Avenue

SR70PU

Hall Dene Way

SR78JT

Warkworth Crescent

SR70BG

Station Road

SR70DT

Napier Road

SR70LR

Cairnside

SR70NE

Seaham

SR78HL

Wells Crescent

SR78JB

Walpole Avenue

SR78JS

Warkworth Crescent

SR70JZ

Melrose Crescent

SR78ET

Watson Close

SR78JA

Walpole Avenue

SR70DL

Northlea Road

SR70HS

Gregson Terrace

SR70LB

Milldale

SR77AH

Lord Byrons Walk

SR78LB

Dalton Heights

SR70HD

Lady Milbanke Mews

SR70HN

Mill Road

SR70LF

Manor Hall Close

SR77WU

Alnmouth Way

SR77WS

Flamborough Walk

SR78JG

Watling Avenue

SR70HH

Seaton Park

SR70HR

Park View

SR78JW

Webb Avenue

SR70LT

Seaton Lane

SR78ES

Waring Terrace

SR78EZ

Walton Avenue

SR78JY

Bowes Avenue

SR70GA

Millbank Close

SR70JU

Cutting Street

SR77WG

Beadnell Drive

SR77WJ

Goswick Way

SR70EL

Burnhall Drive

SR70LQ

Stotfold Close

SR70LX

The Village

SR78HG

Weymouth Drive

SR70ED

Newark Crescent

SR77DG

Stoneycroft Way

SR78JD

Watling Avenue

SR70DH

Earl Street

SR70HB

Hall Dene Way

SR70PS

Enterprise Court

SR77RW

Exmouth Close

SR78DQ

Windsor Road

SR78JJ

Windermere Road

SR70EW

Burnhall Drive

SR70LN

Seaton Lane

SR78JR

Windermere Road

SR78LA

Galfrid Close

SR70JB

East View

SR70JL

Seaton Lane

SR70LJ

Pacific Hall Close

SR70NS

Stockton Road

SR70PR

Chevychase Court

SR70DB

Field House Farm

SR70HY

Ambleside Avenue

SR70JE

Stockton Road

SR70NQ

Seaham

SR70PH

Lyster Close

SR77BF

Flamborough Walk

SR78HE

Falmouth Close

SR70PX

Seaham Grange Food Park

SR70NF

Seaham

SR70PB

Stockton Road

SR70PT

Partnership Court

SR70EF

Normanby Close

SR70HJ

Stockton Road

SR70PD

Glebe Drive

SR78DG

Windsor Road

SR70BN

Station Road

SR70DX

Newark Crescent

SR70HZ

Stockton Road

SR70NT

Stockton Road

SR70PJ

Blaykeston Close

SR70PQ

Middleton Close

SR78JF

Wolsey Road

SR78JZ

Escallond Drive

SR70NP

Seaton Lane

SR77RP

Yarmouth Close

SR70LY

The Village

SR70NA

The Village

SR78EW

Westlea Road

SR78HP

Wycliffe Road

SR70DU

Newark Crescent

SR70ES

Burnhall Drive

SR70NN

North Lane

SR70PF

Stockton Road

Data Sources

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