Town Pop. 7,573

Living in Seaton Delaval: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Seaton Delaval is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 50/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 44/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the NE25 postcode district, Seaton Delaval scores lowest. It scores 17 points below the NE25 postcode district as a whole, which averages 66/100. On healthcare specifically, Seaton Delaval sits 23 points below the NE25 district figure of 73/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE25 postcode district.

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Seaton Delaval scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
98.8 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 238 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 212 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Shoplifting 74 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 51 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 45 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 128 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 125 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 42 crimes
  3. 3 Rothley Grove 32 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
42
5 schools in area · 17 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Holywell Village First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • New Hartley First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Seaton Delaval First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Whytrig Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Seaton Valley High SchoolSecondary · 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
50
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital0.9 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary7 mi
South Tyneside District Hospital7 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,636 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 186 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed3.5%Retired28.2%Student2.4%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.7%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary29.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.7%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership63.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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
50
Seaton Delaval 0.7 mi
Newsham 2.2 mi
Shiremoor 2.4 mi
J3 A194(M) 8.6 mi
J2 A194(M) 9.2 mi
J2 A194(M) 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 28
Takeaways Adequate 7
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 £190,000 65
Detached £340,000 13
Semi-detached £189,950 35
Terraced £148,975 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£55k £162k £272k £378k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

New Hartley 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Seghill 50 1.1 mi away ⇄
Seaton Sluice 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Backworth 60 2.2 mi away ⇄
Shiremoor 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Dudley (North Tyneside) 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Whitley Bay 71 2.9 mi away ⇄
Killingworth 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cramlington 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Blyth (Northumberland) 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Longbenton 65 3.9 mi away ⇄
Seaton Burn 53 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaton Delaval a nice place to live?

Seaton Delaval has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Seaton Delaval is 49/100, 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 Delaval?

Seaton Delaval has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 748 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Seaton Delaval?

Among the top-rated schools in Seaton Delaval are Holywell Village First School, New Hartley First School and Seaton Delaval First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Seaton Delaval in total.

What are house prices like in Seaton Delaval?

The current median house price in Seaton Delaval is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £340,000, semi-detached £189,950, terraced £148,975. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 65 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Seaton Delaval in context

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Postcode districts in Seaton Delaval

NE25 66 ⇄

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