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Maryport vs Seaton (Cumberland)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Maryport is about 42% cheaper on average. For families, Maryport edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Maryport

£179,215

Seaton (Cumberland)

£309,850

Crime Rate

Maryport

N/A

Seaton (Cumberland)

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Maryport

100.0%

Seaton (Cumberland)

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Maryport

149.2

Seaton (Cumberland)

326.2

EPC Rating

Maryport

67.3

Seaton (Cumberland)

67.3

Median Income

Maryport

£31,136

Seaton (Cumberland)

£31,136

Buyers will find Maryport more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £179,215 versus £309,850 in Seaton (cumberland). The most affordable entry point in Maryport is a flat at £95,500, while in Seaton (cumberland) it is a flat at £184,566.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 58% pricier in Seaton (cumberland) (£275,048 vs £114,380).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Maryport prices grew faster — 41% vs 18%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Maryport and Seaton (cumberland) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality favours Maryport: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Seaton (cumberland).

Maryport School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 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.

MetricMaryportSeaton (Cumberland)
Total Schools72
Primary62
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Seaton (cumberland) enjoy 326.2 Mbps on average, while Maryport lags behind at 149.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Maryport and 95.6% in Seaton (cumberland). Gigabit availability stands at 17.1% in Maryport and 59.1% in Seaton (cumberland).

Seaton (cumberland) is the faster of the two by 119% on average download speed (326 vs 149 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Maryport is band C (score 67.3), ahead of Seaton (cumberland)'s band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Maryport and £1,436 in Seaton (cumberland). 50.4% of homes in Maryport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Seaton (cumberland).

Maryport has more energy-efficient housing — 50.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Maryport has a population of 8,526 while Seaton (cumberland) has 5,051. Median household income is £31,136 in Maryport and £31,136 in Seaton (cumberland). The median age is 46.6 in Maryport and 46.6 in Seaton (cumberland). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Maryport and 55.8% in Seaton (cumberland).

IndicatorMaryportSeaton (Cumberland)
Population8,5265,051
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 Maryport and Seaton (cumberland)?
Maryport and Seaton (cumberland) are approximately 3.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Maryport or Seaton (cumberland)?
Maryport is cheaper, with an average house price of £179,215.
Is Maryport or Seaton (cumberland) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Maryport or Seaton (cumberland)?
Maryport has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Maryport or Seaton (cumberland)?
Seaton (cumberland) has faster average broadband at 326.2 Mbps.

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