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Living in Seaton Burn: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Seaton Burn scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 50/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Seaton Burn places 4th of 6 in the NE13 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Seaton Burn sits 51 points above the NE13 district figure of 48/100. That puts Seaton Burn in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NE13 postcode district.

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Seaton Burn scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
204.6 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 95 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 59 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Public order 26 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Shoplifting 23 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
other 59 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Front Street 35 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 34 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 21 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 8.092 · PM2.5 5.713 · PM10 9.955 µg/m³
75
Green Space 55
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
3 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Greenfields Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hazlewood Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • North Gosforth AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital2.1 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary5.2 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital8.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWideopen Medical Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity1,436 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)83.6%
available across North Tyneside
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired25.6%Student3.5%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership63.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax North Tyneside · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,915
C £2,188
D £2,462
E £3,009
F £3,556
G £4,103
H £4,924
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
49
Cramlington 2.3 mi
Wansbeck Road 3.1 mi
Fawdon 3.2 mi
J3 A194(M) 8.9 mi
J2 A194(M) 9.3 mi
J2 A194(M) 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
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 £127,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£116k £127k £138k £149k 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wideopen 65 0.9 mi away ⇄
Dudley (North Tyneside) 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cramlington 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Killingworth 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Seghill 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woolsington 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Longbenton 65 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stannington 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Backworth 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Seaton Delaval 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
New Hartley 51 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaton Burn a nice place to live?

Seaton Burn is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Seaton Burn is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Seaton Burn?

Seaton Burn has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 283 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Seaton Burn?

Among the top-rated schools in Seaton Burn are Greenfields Community Primary School and Hazlewood Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Seaton Burn in total.

What are house prices like in Seaton Burn?

The current median house price in Seaton Burn is £127,000, around 55% below the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Seaton Burn

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