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Seaham Northlea & Westlea

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Seaham Northlea & Westlea Population

8,557

Population density

822.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,344

97.53%

Other White

0.6%

Indian

0.36%

Irish

0.23%

Chinese

0.22%

Total population: 8,555

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	20	£121,500	£79,750	£98,213	£145,000	£177,875
Detached	28	£283,750	£143,350	£256,000	£370,000	£543,500
Flats	5	£68,000	£36,000	£60,000	£70,000	£96,400
Semi-Detached	51	£150,000	£77,500	£116,500	£196,250	£254,500

10 years median price trend in Seaham Northlea & Westlea

All postcodes in Seaham Northlea & Westlea

SR78HP

Wycliffe Road

SR77WH

Bamburgh Drive

SR70NE

Seaham

SR70JU

Cutting Street

SR77WP

Caister Close

SR70LN

Seaton Lane

SR70NT

Stockton Road

SR70JS

Mccutcheon Street

Data Sources

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

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