Egremont vs Seaton (Cumberland)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Egremont is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% lower. For families, Egremont edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Egremont
£170,810
Seaton (Cumberland)
£309,850
Crime Rate
Egremont
N/A
Seaton (Cumberland)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Egremont
100.0%
Seaton (Cumberland)
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Egremont
91.1
Seaton (Cumberland)
326.2
EPC Rating
Egremont
67.3
Seaton (Cumberland)
67.3
Median Income
Egremont
£31,136
Seaton (Cumberland)
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £170,810, Egremont undercuts Seaton (cumberland) (£309,850) by around 45% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Egremont is a flat at £60,000, while in Seaton (cumberland) it is a flat at £184,566.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 67% pricier in Seaton (cumberland) (£184,566 vs £60,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Egremont prices grew faster — 52% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Egremont and Seaton (cumberland) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 4 schools in Egremont, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Seaton (cumberland), which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Egremont School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Seaton (Cumberland) School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Egremont | Seaton (Cumberland) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Seaton (cumberland) averages 326.2 Mbps – ahead of Egremont's 91.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Egremont and 95.6% in Seaton (cumberland). Gigabit availability stands at 3.4% in Egremont and 59.1% in Seaton (cumberland).
Seaton (cumberland) is the faster of the two by 258% on average download speed (326 vs 91 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Egremont leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.3 (C), while Seaton (cumberland) averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Egremont and £1,436 in Seaton (cumberland). 50.4% of homes in Egremont have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Seaton (cumberland).
Egremont has more energy-efficient housing — 50.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,136 in Egremont and £31,136 in Seaton (cumberland). The median age is 46.6 in Egremont and 46.6 in Seaton (cumberland). Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Egremont versus 68.8% in Seaton (cumberland). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Egremont and 55.8% in Seaton (cumberland).
| Indicator | Egremont | Seaton (Cumberland) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,791 | 5,051 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,136 | £31,136 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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