Town Pop. 2,587

Living in Seaton Sluice: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Seaton Sluice is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 60/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the NE26 postcode district, Seaton Sluice scores lowest. Seaton Sluice is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 7/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The NE26 district averages 63/100, putting Seaton Sluice 20 points below its own postcode area. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE26 postcode district.

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Seaton Sluice scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 71 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 62 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Shoplifting 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 26 crimes
  2. 2 East End 25 crimes
  3. 3 Millfield 21 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.655 · PM2.5 5.518 · PM10 9.982 µg/m³
76
Green Space 14
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Seaton Sluice First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Seaton Sluice Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital3.1 mi
South Tyneside District Hospital7.3 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary8.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryElsdon Avenue Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,872 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)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 82 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate47.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired39.8%Student2.8%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary25.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership76.3%
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
29
Newsham 2.3 mi
Seaton Delaval 2.5 mi
Monkseaton 2.9 mi
J3 A194(M) 9.6 mi
J2 A194(M) 10.2 mi
J2 A194(M) 10.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
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 £289,000 23
Semi-detached £310,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£153k £202k £253k £303k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

New Hartley 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Seaton Delaval 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Whitley Bay 71 2.7 mi away ⇄
Seghill 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Blyth (Northumberland) 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shiremoor 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Backworth 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cramlington 59 4.5 mi away ⇄
Dudley (North Tyneside) 57 4.6 mi away ⇄
Tynemouth 65 4.8 mi away ⇄
Killingworth 59 4.9 mi away ⇄
Cambois 0 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaton Sluice a nice place to live?

Seaton Sluice has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Seaton Sluice is 43/100, 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 Sluice?

Seaton Sluice has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 214 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Seaton Sluice?

Among the top-rated schools in Seaton Sluice are Seaton Sluice First School and Seaton Sluice Middle School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Seaton Sluice in total.

What are house prices like in Seaton Sluice?

The current median house price in Seaton Sluice is £289,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £310,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 35%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Seaton Sluice

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