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NE68

SEAHOUSES

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE68 encompasses SEAHOUSES and its surrounding areas in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £320,062
1yr change ▼ 10.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£320,062

▼ 10.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

12% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

92 Mbps

Property Prices in NE68

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE68 is £320,062, which is 21% above the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE68 cost 11.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE68 have fallen 10.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £399,550 44
Semi-detached £306,027 29
Terraced £249,311 57
Flat £287,643 7
All types £320,062 149

5-Year Price History

£297K £306K £315K £324K £333K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NE68

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE68 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NE68

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE68 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Seahouses Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

67

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE68 are 92.0 Mbps, with 84% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 40% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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92.0 Mbps

Avg Download

17.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

11%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE68 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NE68 — SEAHOUSES

Area Summary

NE68 (SEAHOUSES) offers property prices near the national average (£320,062), low crime (94% below national average), 1 nearby school, and good broadband connectivity (92 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NE68 SEAHOUSES

What is the average house price in NE68 SEAHOUSES?
The average house price in NE68 (SEAHOUSES) is £320,062, based on 149 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.3% over the past year.
Is NE68 SEAHOUSES a safe area to live?
Crime in NE68 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NE68 SEAHOUSES?
The population of NE68 (SEAHOUSES) is approximately 331,420 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NE68?
The average broadband download speed in NE68 is 92 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 11%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NE68 SEAHOUSES?
There are 1 schools in or near NE68. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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