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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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

Median price£152,000
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £238K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 (about £178 per square foot) in Seaham Northlea & Westlea area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Seaham Northlea & Westlea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£275,000£250
Semi-Detached43£160,000£191
Terraced18£115,000£132
Flats5£63,500£114

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Seaham Northlea & Westlea

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaham Northlea & Westlea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000—£132,500£83,000
2017£265,000£79,000£122,000£105,500
2018£245,000£105,000£135,975£111,000
2019£230,000£59,500£140,000£100,000
2020£225,000£108,000£130,000£115,000
2021£280,000£94,000£149,950£109,000
2022£315,000£66,500£140,000£118,500
2023£267,000£68,000£155,000£94,950
2024£291,000£125,000£166,500£115,000
2025£277,500£68,000£148,800£120,000
2026£172,500£51,750£167,500£78,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaham Northlea & Westlea.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Seaham Northlea & Westlea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183—£170£77
2017£205£108£136£111
2018£204£177£151£115
2019£214£88£159£118
2020£192£173£159£132
2021£214£157£167£130
2022£239£124£174£138
2023£248£147£169£129
2024£258£176£191£125
2025£249£114£173£143
2026£196£109£195£107
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Seaham Northlea & Westlea.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.