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Seascale, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Seascale is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,754. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,754 Population 1/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
49.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,925 Median Income
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,925 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$211,916 home value, $1,348/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Seascale

Seascale

Seascale is a village and civil parish on the Irish Sea coast of Cumbria, England, historically within Cumberland. The parish had a population of 1,754 in 2011, barely decreasing by 0.4% in 2021.

People

Population1,754
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,925
Per Capita$53,925
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$211,916
Rent$1,348
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units702

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population1,754
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates54.3983°, -3.4796°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation49.7 inches (1,261 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$53,925
Median Age46.5 years

About Seascale

Seascale is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,754. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Seascale has a population of 1,754 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,126.8 square miles. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.5% of residents.

Population

1,754
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above United Kingdom avg
2,126.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Seascale vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Seascale is $53,925, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,925 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,037, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 160 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Seascale vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$53,925
28% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$53,925
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)160

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Seascale is $211,916, 25% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,348 (16% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 702 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$211,916
25% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,348
16% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units702

Property Tax

Seascale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area2,126.8 sq mi (5,508.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates54.3983°N, 3.4796°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.51"
Driest Month (May) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 132 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 133 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 128 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 141 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 40 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 121 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 134 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 136 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 138 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 134 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 57 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 132 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 66 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 133 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 79 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 140 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 132 km
Oct 16, 1998 1 km WSW of Y Felinheli, United Kingdom M2.7 144 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 5.4 in
December 38°F (4°C) 5.5 in

Seascale has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (2.8").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area2,126.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Seascale

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Waberthwaite C of E School - - - -
Seascale Primary School - - - -
Gosforth C of E Primary School and Nursery - - - -
St Bega's C of E Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Seascale

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HearMe - 60s Rock 60s rock, 60’s rock MP3

Museums in Seascale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eskdale Mill
Helena Thompson Museum
Millom Heritage and Arts Centre
Millom Rock Park
Ravenglass Railway Museum
The Beacon Museum
The Rum Story
West Cumberland Railway Museum

Libraries in Seascale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cleator Moor Library0.0
Egremont Library0.0
Frizington Library0.0
Gosforth Library0.0
Millom Library0.0
Richmond Hill Library0.0
Seascale Library0.0
Whitehaven Library0.0

Hotels in Seascale

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bailey Ground Hotel
Bower House Inn
Bridge Inn
Calder House Hotel & Chapters Bar
Lutwidge Arms Annex
Lutwidge Arms Hotel
Pennington Hotel
The Inn at Ravenglass
The Kellbank
Westlakes Hotel

Restaurants in Seascale

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

King Wok

Cafes in Seascale

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salt Fish and Chips
The Lakeland Habit Cafe
The Sawmill Wasdale
The Wild Olive
Turntable Cafe
Yam Frae Yam Coffee Shop & Grocers

Monuments in Seascale

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Joss Naylor Cairn
Muncaster Tower
Ross's Camp

Castles in Seascale

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Muncaster Castle

Train Stations in Seascale

12 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beckfoot
Drigg
Eskdale Green
Fisherground Halt
Irton Road
Miteside Halt
Muncaster Mill
Murthwaite Halt
Ravenglass
Ravenglass (R&ER)
Seascale
Sellafield

Gas Stations in Seascale

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holmrook Service Station

Golf Courses in Seascale

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eskdale Golf Course
Seascale Golf Club

Breweries in Seascale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beckstones Brewery
Ennerdale Brewery
Taylor's Blackbeck Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Seascale

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Seascale

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Falgunzeon Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Glenswinton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Lennox Plunton Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport

Post Offices in Seascale

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Eskdale Post Office
Ravenglass Post Office
Seascale Post Office
Seascale Post Office
Waberthwaite

Treatment Centers in Seascale

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Recovery Steps Cumbria

Churches & Religious Organizations in Seascale

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gosforth Methodist Church
Seascale Methodist Church
St Cuthbert
St John
St Joseph's RC Church
St Mary's
St Michael & All Angels
St Michael and All Angels
St Michaels Reading Room
St Paul's Church
St Peter

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Seascale

What is the population of Seascale?

Seascale has a population of 1,754 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,126.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Seascale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,925, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $211,916 (25% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Seascale?

Seascale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches.

How is the job market in Seascale?

Seascale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,037. There are 160 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Seascale?

The median home value in Seascale is $211,916. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,348. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Seascale?

50.0% of adults in Seascale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Seascale?

97.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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