Seaton (Cumberland) vs Whitehaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Whitehaven wins on house prices with a 66% gap. For families, Whitehaven edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Seaton (Cumberland)
£309,850
Whitehaven
£186,273
Crime Rate
Seaton (Cumberland)
N/A
Whitehaven
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Seaton (Cumberland)
50.0%
Whitehaven
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Seaton (Cumberland)
326.2
Whitehaven
273.2
EPC Rating
Seaton (Cumberland)
67.3
Whitehaven
67.3
Median Income
Seaton (Cumberland)
£31,136
Whitehaven
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £186,273, Whitehaven undercuts Seaton (cumberland) (£309,850) by around 66% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Seaton (cumberland) is a flat at £184,566, while in Whitehaven it is a flat at £117,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 120% pricier in Seaton (cumberland) (£275,048 vs £125,175).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Whitehaven prices grew faster — 26% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Seaton (cumberland) and Whitehaven at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 2 schools in Seaton (cumberland), 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Whitehaven, which has 13 schools, the figure is 100%.
Seaton (Cumberland) School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitehaven School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Seaton (Cumberland) | Whitehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 13 |
| Primary | 2 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Seaton (cumberland) averages 326.2 Mbps – ahead of Whitehaven's 273.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Seaton (cumberland) and 97.6% in Whitehaven. Gigabit availability stands at 59.1% in Seaton (cumberland) and 46.2% in Whitehaven.
Seaton (cumberland) is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (326 vs 273 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Seaton (cumberland), scoring 67.3 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Whitehaven. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Seaton (cumberland) and £1,436 in Whitehaven. 50.4% of homes in Seaton (cumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Whitehaven.
Seaton (cumberland) 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 Seaton (cumberland) and £31,136 in Whitehaven. The median age is 46.6 in Seaton (cumberland) and 46.6 in Whitehaven. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Seaton (cumberland) and 55.8% in Whitehaven. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Seaton (cumberland) versus 68.8% in Whitehaven. Seaton (cumberland) has a population of 5,051 and Whitehaven has 23,028.
| Indicator | Seaton (Cumberland) | Whitehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,051 | 23,028 |
| 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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