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Seaton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Seaton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,100. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,100 Population 3,859/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
37.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,910 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,910 median income, 3.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$447,194 home value, $1,273/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Seaton

Seaton

Seaton Carew is a seaside resort in the Borough of Hartlepool in County Durham, England. It gives its name to the Seaton ward, which had an estimated population of 7,194 in 2021. It is deemed part of the Hartlepool built-up area by the Office for National Statistics, but is separated from the main part of the urban area by the Durham Coast Line. The resort is on the North Sea coast and north of the River Tees estuary.

People

Population7,100
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density3,859/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,910
Per Capita$50,910
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$447,194
Rent$1,273
Ownership73.6%
Housing Units2,840

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+50.9%

Community

Population7,100
Population Density3,859 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates50.7049°, -3.0700°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation37.8 inches (960 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$50,910
Median Age50.9 years

About Seaton

Seaton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,100. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Seaton has a population of 7,100 with a density of 3,859 people per square mile, spread across 183.7 square miles. The median age is 50.9 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.6% of residents. 6.7% of the population are veterans. 4.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

7,100
Total Population
3,859
People / sq mi
50.9yrs
Median Age
31% above United Kingdom avg
183.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.6%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Seaton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Seaton is $50,910, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,910 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $979, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 646 business establishments. 29.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Seaton vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$50,910
32% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,910
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)646

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone52.2%
Public Transit2.6%
Work from Home29.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Seaton is $447,194, 59% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,273 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 73.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,840 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$447,194
59% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,273
9% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.6%
Owner-Occupied73.6%
Renter-Occupied26.4%
Housing Units2,840

Property Tax

Seaton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area183.7 sq mi (475.9 km²)
Population Density3,859/sq mi
Coordinates50.7049°N, 3.0700°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 130 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 126 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 106 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 118 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 43 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 95 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 43 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 70 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 95 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 111 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 96 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 123 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 43 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 38 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 110 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 38 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 86 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 103 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 116 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Seaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (2.3").

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33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0% below the national average of 33.7%. 50.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.8%
0% below United Kingdom avg
High School+50.9%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3,859/sq mi
Total Area183.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone52.2%
Public Transit2.6%
Work from Home29.6%

Schools in Seaton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Seaton Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Seaton

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rage FM drum and bass, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Torbay Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Plymouth - AAC 128 kbps
Sid Valley Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
Abbey104 - MP3 256 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps
Radio Ninesprings - MP3 256 kbps
10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe community radio, somerset MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Seaton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Allhallows Museum
Axe Valley Heritage Museum
Axminster Museum
Chard Museum
Colyton Heritage Centre
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
Dunkeswell Heritage Centre
Lyme Regis Museum
Motoring Memories
Museum of Contemporary Art
Perry's Cider Mill
Sidmouth Museum
Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum
Town Mill
Upottery Airfield Nissen Hut Heritage Centre

Libraries in Seaton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Charmouth library0.0
Colyton Library0.0
Honiton Library0.0
Ilminster Library0.0
Lyme Regis Library0.0
Ottery St Mary Library0.0
Seaton Library0.0
Sidmouth Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Seaton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sidmouth Market

Hotels in Seaton

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eyre Court Hotel
Premier Inn

Restaurants in Seaton

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hong Kong
Le Pisani
The Shed Steak House

Cafes in Seaton

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Finishing Touches
Jurassic Bites
Pebbles Bistro Coffee House
Spot On Kiosk
The Galley Cafe
The Hideaway
The Tea Caddy
The Terrace Arts

Clinics in Seaton

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Townsend House Medical Centre

Dentists in Seaton

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

mydentist

Veterinaries in Seaton

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coombefield Veterinary Practice

Gas Stations in Seaton

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tesco Petrol Station
Tower Services

Banks in Seaton

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank

Golf Courses in Seaton

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Axe Cliff Golf Course

Breweries in Seaton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Branscombe Vale Brewery
Haye Farm Brewery
Lyme Regis Brewery
Otter Brewery

Airports Near Seaton

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield-Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Godney Airstrip-Small Airport
Halesland Glider Field-Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip-Small Airport
Henstridge Airfield-Small Airport
Hermitage Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Langport Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Withial Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip-Small Airport
Melbury Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Chinnock Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private)-Small Airport
Middlegate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlezoy Aerodrome-Small Airport
New Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Norton Malreward Airfield-Small Airport
Orchardleigh Private Airstrip-Small Airport
RNAS Merryfield-Small Airport
Stancombe Farm Airstrip (Private)-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Tracy Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Warren Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Watchford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westonzoyland Airfield-Small Airport
White Ox Mead Airstrip-Small Airport
Yeovil/Westland Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Seaton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
WHSmith/Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Seaton

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Axmouth church (St Michael)
Crossroad Christian Fellowship
Seaton Methodist Church
St Gregorys Church
St. Augustines RC Church

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Shipwrecks
3
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Seaton

What is the population of Seaton?

Seaton has a population of 7,100 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3,859 people per square mile, spread across 183.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.2% male.

Is Seaton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,910, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $447,194 (59% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,273 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Seaton?

Seaton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches.

How is the job market in Seaton?

Seaton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $979. There are 646 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Seaton?

The median home value in Seaton is $447,194. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,273. The homeownership rate is 73.6%.

How are the schools in Seaton?

33.8% of adults in Seaton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Seaton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Seaton is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian. 97.6% of residents speak only English at home. 6.7% of the population are military veterans. 4.9% of residents have a disability.

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