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Seaton Carew

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About

Seaton Carew is a coastal area on the North Sea, forming the southern part of Hartlepool. Its long, sandy beach is backed by a promenade and stretches from the mouth of the River Tees in the north to the dunes of Teesmouth National Nature Reserve in the south. The layout is linear, with residential streets running parallel to the shore.

The area has a traditional seaside character, with amusements and cafes along the front. The local golf course is situated directly on the dunes. Seaton Carew is also known for its historic lighthouse, a white cylindrical tower that stands near the northern end of the promenade.

Area overview

On average Seaton Carew has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Seaton Carew is £50,394 per year. There are 2 schools in Seaton Carew: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Seaton Carew is home to around 6,751 people, with a population density of about 555.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Seaton Carew Population
6,751
Population density
555 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.55(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.26(-16%)
Shoplifting
19.11(+57%)
Public order
4.74(-46%)
Other theft
4.3(-34%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,578
97.41%
Other White
45
0.67%
Indian
25
0.37%
Pakistani
18
0.27%
Irish
17
0.25%
Total population: 6,753

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,680
29.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,168
20.54%
No qualifications
1,024
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
744
13.08%
Apprenticeship
468
8.23%
Total 16+ residents: 5,687

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,325
44.84%
Owns with a mortgage
1,102
37.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
255
8.63%
Other social rented
169
5.72%
Other forms of private rent
60
2.03%
Total households: 2,955

Property prices in Seaton Carew

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Seaton Carew area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Seaton Carew 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 Seaton Carew over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£245,000
Flats2£71,000
Semi-Detached46£165,000
Terraced11£130,000

10 years median price trend in Seaton Carew

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaton Carew.

Data Sources

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