Town Pop. 4,767

Living in Seaton (Allerdale): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Seaton (Allerdale) is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 93/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 47/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the CA14 postcode district, Seaton (Allerdale) ranks 4th. Its broadband score runs 26 points above the CA14 district's 67/100. On the national picture that lands Seaton (Allerdale) in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see CA14 postcode district.

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Seaton (Allerdale) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
122.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 220 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Shoplifting 74 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 72 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Public order 49 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 123 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Derwent Street 60 crimes
  2. 2 Siddick Road 38 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 37 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 6.8 µg/m³
84
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
45
8 schools in area · 15 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good3Requires Improvement
  • Ashfield Infant & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Northside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Workington AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ashfield Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Seaton AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • St Josephs Catholic High School, WorkingtonSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary27.2 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary51.3 mi
Hexham General Hospital60.4 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryJames Street Group Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity2,626 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 144 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed2.6%Retired28.7%Student2.9%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.5%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary35.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.3%Apprenticeship8.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership71.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Cumberland · 2026-27
A £1,674
B £1,953
C £2,232
D £2,511
E £3,069
F £3,627
G £4,185
H £5,022
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Workington 1.7 mi
Flimby 2.1 mi
Harrington 3.6 mi
J42 M6 29.1 mi
J42 M6 29.4 mi
J41 M6 29.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £202,500 34
Detached £280,000 12
Semi-detached £185,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£151k £198k £247k £295k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Siddick 34 0.9 mi away ⇄
Stainburn 55 1.0 mi away ⇄
Great Clifton 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Flimby 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Workington 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Broughton Moor 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
High Harrington 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Winscales 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Greysouthen 31 3.5 mi away ⇄
Great Broughton and Little Broughton 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Maryport 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brigham 42 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaton (Allerdale) a nice place to live?

Seaton (Allerdale) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Seaton (Allerdale) is 47/100, 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 Seaton (Allerdale)?

Seaton (Allerdale) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 583 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Seaton (Allerdale)?

Among the top-rated schools in Seaton (Allerdale) are Ashfield Infant & Nursery School, Northside Primary School and Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Seaton (Allerdale) in total.

What are house prices like in Seaton (Allerdale)?

The current median house price in Seaton (Allerdale) is £202,500, around 29% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £280,000, semi-detached £185,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Seaton (Allerdale) in context

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Postcode districts in Seaton (Allerdale)

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