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Living in Seghill: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Seghill scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 44/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the NE23 postcode district, Seghill scores lowest. It scores 6 points below the NE23 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. That puts Seghill in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE23 postcode district.

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Seghill scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
97.8 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 108 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Other crime 19 crimes
↑ 255% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 49 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fox Lea Walk 52 crimes
  2. 2 Deneside 24 crimes
  3. 3 Olive Grove 24 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 8.9 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 48
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
49
3 schools in area · 23 within 4km
3Good
  • Northumberland Pupil Referral UnitAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Seaton Delaval First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Seghill First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
64
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital0.7 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary6 mi
South Tyneside District Hospital7.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,537 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 70 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
27
Employment rate49.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.1%Unemployed3.9%Retired29.2%Student3.1%Other inactive14.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.1%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary30.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.3%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership58.9%
Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England
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
46
Seaton Delaval 0.9 mi
Northumberland Park 2.5 mi
Northumberland Park (Metro) 2.5 mi
J3 A194(M) 8.3 mi
J2 A194(M) 8.8 mi
J2 A194(M) 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 3
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 £246,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£133k £165k £199k £231k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Seaton Delaval 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Dudley (North Tyneside) 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
New Hartley 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Backworth 60 1.9 mi away ⇄
Killingworth 59 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cramlington 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Shiremoor 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Seaton Burn 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Longbenton 65 3.1 mi away ⇄
Seaton Sluice 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wideopen 65 3.5 mi away ⇄
Whitley Bay 71 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Seghill a nice place to live?

Seghill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Seghill is 50/100, 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 Seghill?

Seghill has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 261 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Seghill?

Among the top-rated schools in Seghill are Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit, Seaton Delaval First School and Seghill First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Seghill in total.

What are house prices like in Seghill?

The current median house price in Seghill is £246,500, around 14% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 52%.

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Postcode districts in Seghill

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