Town Pop. 1,416

Living in Seahouses and North Sunderland: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Seahouses and North Sunderland scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 83/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 30/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Healthcare (3), schools (9), transport (11) and lifestyle (23) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see NE68 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 32 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 10 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 6 crimes
  3. 3 Newham Howeway 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 1.7 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 7.4 µg/m³
85
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Seahouses Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service20.8 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital34.7 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary41.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBelford Medical Practice6.5 mi
GP capacity1,087 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
58
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 91 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate45.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired41.8%Student1.8%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.6%Skilled & technical41.4%Routine & elementary27%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Chathill 3.5 mi
Alnmouth 13 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £265,000 33
Detached £375,000 11
Semi-detached £250,000 11
Terraced £195,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£191k £258k £328k £395k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Beadnell 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bamburgh 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Brunton 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Embleton 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Belford 39 6.7 mi away ⇄
Longhoughton 32 10 mi away ⇄
Alnwick 50 12 mi away ⇄
Lesbury 37 13 mi away ⇄
Hipsburn 37 13 mi away ⇄
Haggerston 0 13 mi away ⇄
Lowick 31 13 mi away ⇄
Wooler 44 14 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Seahouses and North Sunderland a nice place to live?

Seahouses and North Sunderland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Seahouses and North Sunderland is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Seahouses and North Sunderland?

Seahouses and North Sunderland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Seahouses and North Sunderland?

Among the top-rated schools in Seahouses and North Sunderland is Seahouses Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Seahouses and North Sunderland in total.

What are house prices like in Seahouses and North Sunderland?

The current median house price in Seahouses and North Sunderland is £265,000, around 7% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £375,000, semi-detached £250,000, terraced £195,000. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Seahouses and North Sunderland in context

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Postcode districts in Seahouses and North Sunderland

NE68 42 ⇄

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