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Murton (County Durham) vs Seaham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Murton (county Durham) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Seaham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Murton (county Durham) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Murton (County Durham)

£125,598

Seaham

£166,770

Crime Rate

Murton (County Durham)

89.8

Seaham

89.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Murton (County Durham)

100.0%

Seaham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Murton (County Durham)

358.6

Seaham

358.6

EPC Rating

Murton (County Durham)

72.4

Seaham

72.4

Median Income

Murton (County Durham)

£28,343

Seaham

£28,343

Property in Seaham commands an average of £166,770, compared with £125,598 in Murton (county Durham) – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Murton (county Durham) is a flat at £75,000, while in Seaham it is a flat at £98,909.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Seaham (£98,909 vs £75,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Seaham prices grew faster — 27% vs 9%.

Seaham has a crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Murton (county Durham) at 89.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Murton (county Durham) is violent-crime, while in Seaham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Murton (county Durham), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Seaham. There are 2 schools in Murton (county Durham) and 8 in Seaham.

Murton (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Seaham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricMurton (County Durham)Seaham
Total Schools28
Primary27
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 358.6 Mbps in Murton (county Durham) and 358.6 Mbps in Seaham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Murton (county Durham) and 96.5% in Seaham. Gigabit availability stands at 61.4% in Murton (county Durham) and 61.4% in Seaham.

Murton (county Durham) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (359 vs 359 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Murton (county Durham) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Seaham averages 72.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,124 in Murton (county Durham) and £1,124 in Seaham. 71.4% of homes in Murton (county Durham) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Seaham.

Murton (county Durham) has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 71.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,342.5 in Murton (county Durham) and £28,342.5 in Seaham. The median age is 44.5 in Murton (county Durham) and 44.5 in Seaham. Owner-occupancy is 60.3% in Murton (county Durham) versus 60.3% in Seaham. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Murton (county Durham) and 51.5% in Seaham.

IndicatorMurton (County Durham)Seaham
Population7,23921,660
Median Age44.544.5
Median Household Income£28,342.5£28,342.5
Employment Rate51.5%51.5%
Owner Occupied60.3%60.3%
Degree-Level Qualified25.6%25.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Murton (county Durham) and Seaham?
Murton (county Durham) and Seaham are approximately 2.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Murton (county Durham) or Seaham?
Murton (county Durham) is cheaper, with an average house price of £125,598.
Is Murton (county Durham) or Seaham safer?
Seaham has the lower crime rate at 89.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Murton (county Durham) or Seaham?
Murton (county Durham) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Murton (county Durham) or Seaham?
Murton (county Durham) has faster average broadband at 358.6 Mbps.

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