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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 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Seaton is £39,653 per year. The median sale price in Seaton is £195,000 (around £199 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £255,000. 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
20.5%
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: £199
Sales (last 12 months): 73
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £255K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £199 per square foot) in Seaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 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
Detached24£260,000£212
Semi-Detached35£180,000£201
Terraced14£147,500£164

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£175,000£130,500£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£173,000£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£154£112
2017£169£159£110
2018£186£138£101
2019£199£163£112
2020£189£175£101
2021£190£187£143
2022£219£179£127
2023£237£186£110
2024£232£194£142
2025£207£196£145
2026£222£200£167
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district.

Band A£1,674
Band B£1,953
Band C£2,232
Band D£2,511
Band E£3,069
Band F£3,627
Band G£4,186
Band H£5,023

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Seaton ward.

Local councillors

Jimmy Grisdale

Seaton - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

All postcodesin Seaton

CA141AZ

Hillcrest

CA141JB

Browns Place

CA141ND

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