Seaham
Strong on transport, weaker on safety and lower house prices
This public area guide compares Seaham in County Durham using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Seaham a good place to live?
Seaham may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in County Durham below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Seaham at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Seaham
Crime rate
Crime rate
19.02 per 1,000 people
Percentile
26th percentile nationally
Crime data is below the national middle range.
House prices in Seaham
House prices
Average sold price
£137,955
Percentile
6th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Seaham
Flood risk in Seaham
Transport in Seaham
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Seaham a good place to live?
Seaham may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Seaham safe?
Seaham ranks in the 26th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Seaham?
The average sold price is £137,955, with house prices in the 6th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Seaham?
Schools rank in the 47th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Seaham?
Nearby public profiles include Tudhoe in County Durham and Brandon in County Durham.
