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About

Seaton ward occupies a low-lying coastal strip along the Solway Firth in the borough of Allerdale. The area is primarily residential and agricultural, with the village of Seaton forming its main settlement. The landscape is characterised by flat, open farmland and grazing marshes, bordered by the meandering River Derwent to the south. This geography places it directly opposite the southern coast of Scotland across the firth.

The ward's coastline features extensive tidal mudflats and saltmarshes, which are significant for overwintering bird populations. A notable local landmark is the distinctive, red-painted railway viaduct that carries the Cumbrian Coast Line across the river. Economic activity has historically been linked to the nearby Sellafield nuclear site, with many residents commuting for work. The area maintains a quiet, village-centred character distinct from the busier tourist destinations elsewhere in the county.

Area overview

On average Seaton has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Seaton is £39,692 per year. There are 3 schools in Seaton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Seaton is home to around 6,561 people, with a population density of about 394 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Seaton Population
6,561
Population density
394 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.72(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.54(-5%)
Shoplifting
8.54(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.94(-67%)
Other theft
5.64(-15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,449
98.31%
Other White
37
0.56%
Chinese
12
0.18%
Irish
12
0.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.15%
Total population: 6,560

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,311
24.31%
No qualifications
1,106
20.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,052
19.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
781
14.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
538
9.98%
Total 16+ residents: 5,393

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,215
41.05%
Owns with a mortgage
899
30.37%
Other social rented
533
18.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
167
5.64%
Social rents from council
83
2.8%
Total households: 2,960

Property prices in Seaton

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £244K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Seaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £425,000.

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
Detached22£260,000£209
Semi-Detached44£180,000£191
Terraced15£130,000£151

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£185,000£135,000£100,500
2017£176,500£142,000£116,000
2018£197,500£141,000£105,000
2019£254,475£136,000£101,600
2020£249,975£150,000£105,000
2021£235,000£155,000£119,975
2022£262,500£158,000£120,000
2023£260,000£165,500£95,000
2024£262,500£170,000£137,750
2025£300,000£175,000£129,200
2026£255,000£190,000£160,000
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£163£151£102
2017£169£159£110
2018£186£138£101
2019£199£163£112
2020£192£175£101
2021£190£187£143
2022£219£179£127
2023£237£186£110
2024£232£194£142
2025£204£194£145
2026£222£198£186
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.

Frequently asked questions about Seaton

Is Seaton safe?

Seaton records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Seaton?

The median sale price in Seaton is £195,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Seaton?

Seaton has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Seaton?

Seaton scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Seaton sits around rank 17,687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Seaton?

The average household income in Seaton is around £39,692 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Seaton?

Seaton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jimmy Grisdale (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Seaton

CA141DE

Calva Brow

CA141LP

Camerton Road

CA141LD

Whitestiles

CA141DS

Kings Avenue

CA141LQ

Sunnyside

CA141QJ

Hunters Drive

CA141HB

Main Road

CA141NE

Seaton

CA141AT

Mitchell Avenue

CA141HX

Main Road

CA141PY

Kelsick Park

CA141JS

Ling Beck View

CA141EN

Seaton

CA141LH

Seaton

CA141NY

Fernleigh Drive

CA141HD

Branthwaite Lane

CA141RT

Orchard Close

CA141PU

Low Seaton

CA141ES

Main Road

CA141BS

Northside Road

CA141HZ

Quality Corner

CA141QZ

Ling Road

CA141HT

Park Avenue

CA141RR

Hunters Drive

CA141DP

Coronation Avenue

CA141LX

Kirklands

CA141RJ

Donald Road

CA141QW

Croftfield Road

CA141AB

Mitchell Avenue

CA141PB

High Seaton

CA141BD

Northside Road

CA141DL

Queens Avenue

CA141PN

Causeway Road

CA141HR

Milburn Croft

CA141RE

Ling Road

CA141PG

Church Road

CA141BE

Isabella Road

CA141GY

Coachman Court

CA141NU

Fernleigh Drive

CA141AG

Hillcrest

CA141PX

Low Seaton

CA141DT

Seaton Road

CA141HY

Main Road

CA158RY

Main Road

CA141QY

Croftfield Road

CA141EZ

Ling Beck Crescent

CA141LJ

High Seaton

CA141QS

Peatfield Road

CA141EA

Main Road

CA141RA

Ling Road

CA141WL

The Woodlands

CA141EY

Seaton

CA141PQ

St Pauls Avenue

CA141JF

Lowca Lane

CA141NJ

Apple Tree Close

CA141JD

Main Road

CA141HN

Milburn Croft

CA141EE

Derwent Bank

CA141LU

Vale View

CA141JU

Siddick Road

CA141JW

Fernbank Lane

CA141SA

Lowca Lane

CA141RU

Barncroft Avenue

CA141RN

Hunters Drive

CA141QG

Hunter's Drive

CA141AE

Mitchell Avenue

CA142JH

Seaton

CA141NX

Fernleigh Drive

CA141RP

Hunter's Drive

CA141AD

Ling Close

CA141AJ

Far Moss

CA141BA

Trinity Drive

CA141QU

Hazelgrove

CA141BN

Town Quay

CA141RL

Cape Road

CA141HL

West Croft

CA141NB

Seaton

CA141HJ

Jackson Street

CA141EB

Derwent Avenue

CA141NT

Fernleigh Close

CA141NZ

Fernleigh Drive

CA141RZ

Lowca Lane

CA141RY

Lowca Lane

CA158RX

Follet Close

CA141NA

Seaton

CA141PZ

Beech Grove

CA141AQ

Seaton

CA141HA

Seaton Park

CA141AH

Hillcrest

CA141RX

Lowca Lane

CA141QR

Peatfield Road

CA141JP

Meadow Edge

CA141RW

Kennedy Road

CA141AR

Thwaite Bank

CA141BB

Burrow Walls

CA141NH

Siddick Road

CA141DZ

Main Road

CA141HS

Main Road

CA141PR

Camerton Road

CA141PW

Chapel Gardens

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.