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Egremont vs Seaton (Cumberland)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.

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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

At £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 rate data is not available for both Egremont and Seaton (cumberland) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of 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.

MetricEgremontSeaton (Cumberland)
Total Schools42
Primary32
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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).

IndicatorEgremontSeaton (Cumberland)
Population5,7915,051
Median Age46.646.6
Median Household Income£31,136£31,136
Employment Rate55.8%55.8%
Owner Occupied68.8%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified27.4%27.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Egremont and Seaton (cumberland)?
Egremont and Seaton (cumberland) are approximately 12.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Egremont or Seaton (cumberland)?
Egremont is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,810.
Is Egremont or Seaton (cumberland) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Egremont or Seaton (cumberland)?
Egremont has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Egremont or Seaton (cumberland)?
Seaton (cumberland) has faster average broadband at 326.2 Mbps.

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