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About

Seaton ward occupies the northern coastal edge of Hartlepool, characterised by a mix of residential housing and open landscapes. The area includes the suburb of Seaton Carew, a traditional seaside settlement with a long beachfront. Inland, the terrain becomes more rural with areas of farmland. The ward is bordered by the North Sea to the east and the Tees Bay to the north, defining its geography.

A notable local landmark is the Seaton Carew Lighthouse, a white-painted tower situated near the promenade. The area's economy has historical links to fishing and coastal trade. The extensive sandy beach and dune system provides a significant natural buffer against coastal processes, shaping the community's relationship with the sea.

Area overview

On average Seaton has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Seaton is £50,140 per year. There are 1 schools in Seaton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Seaton is home to around 7,194 people, with a population density of about 692.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Seaton Population
7,194
Population density
692.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.03(+4%)
Shoplifting
33.92(+190%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.03(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.07(+15%)
Public order
7.51(-8%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,996
97.25%
Other White
56
0.78%
Indian
28
0.39%
Chinese
19
0.26%
Pakistani
18
0.25%
Total population: 7,194

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,787
29.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,240
20.61%
No qualifications
1,074
17.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
783
13.01%
Apprenticeship
489
8.13%
Total 16+ residents: 6,017

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,361
43.52%
Owns with a mortgage
1,188
37.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
273
8.73%
Other social rented
194
6.2%
Other forms of private rent
62
1.98%
Total households: 3,127

Property prices in Seaton

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £230K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Seaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Seaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£243,500£221
Semi-Detached48£169,000£196
Terraced10£128,750£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Seaton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,950£124,950£74,000
2017£184,950£127,500£102,475
2018£185,000£125,000£98,950
2019£196,975£134,250£106,000
2020£195,000£135,000£107,500
2021£226,000£135,000£97,000
2022£231,250£150,000£127,500
2023£236,000£150,000£132,000
2024£240,000£158,000£115,000
2025£245,000£160,000£128,750
2026£243,500£175,000£128,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Seaton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£139£100
2017£164£152£129
2018£172£145£128
2019£169£159£116
2020£170£145£109
2021£182£161£97
2022£204£183£130
2023£218£180£144
2024£204£179£138
2025£218£182£142
2026£201£220£117
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Seaton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Seaton in the last year.

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.