Chapel Row Seahouses, Northumberland
41 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE68), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2505302.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £255,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 9, D: 7, E: 7).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 88% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chathill, about 6.1 km (3.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £238,750 | £115,000 | £362,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £307,500 | £307,500 | £307,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £71,500 | £48,000 | £95,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £176,975 | £54,000 | £299,950 |
| 2001 | 2 | £94,000 | £90,000 | £98,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £63,950 | £63,950 | £63,950 |
| 1996 | 2 | £61,000 | £50,000 | £72,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | SEABIRDS NE68 7RL | Terraced | £240,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 4 NE68 7RL | Terraced | £255,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2023 | 8 NE68 7RL | Semi-detached | £500,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2021 | HIGH HARBOUR HOUSE NE68 7RL | Terraced | £362,500 | |
| 23 Aug 2021 | 3 NE68 7RL | Flat or maisonette | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Aug 2017 | 8 NE68 7RL | Semi-detached | £430,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Dec 2015 | 21 NE68 7TD | Terraced | £134,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2014 | 4 NE68 7RL | Terraced | £307,500 | |
| 31 Jan 2008 | 6 NE68 7RL | Terraced | £335,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2004 | 3 NE68 7RL | Flat or maisonette | £95,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2004 | 21 NE68 7TD | Semi-detached | £48,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2003 | 8 NE68 7RL | Semi-detached | £299,950 | |
| 6 May 2003 | 3 NE68 7RL | Flat or maisonette | £54,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2001 | 6 NE68 7RL | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2001 | HIGH HARBOUR HOUSE NE68 7RL | Terraced | £98,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2000 | 8 NE68 7RL | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 9 Apr 1998 | HIGH HARBOUR HOUSE NE68 7RL | Terraced | £63,950 | |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 11 NE68 7RL | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 6 NE68 7RL | Terraced | £72,000 |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Flat (22); House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (20); 1950-1966 (2); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (16); owner-occupied (8); rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (36% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Seahouses (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 25 January 2027 to 29 January 2027: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 24 September 2026: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, stop/go boards, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 8 m and 12 m above sea level (10 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE68 7RL | 100% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
| NE68 7TD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Chathill 1,580 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Seahouses | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 60.6 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seahouses Chemist | 190 m |
| Hospital | Alnwick Infirmary | 19.3 km (12 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 19.4 km (12 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Seahouses | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,530 m² | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | Seafield Sports Park 2.2 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hecla Hope | Tidal water | 260 m north |
| Burnfield Plantation | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Cross Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
| White Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Cracker Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| The Bridges | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 41 |
7 of the street's 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahouses Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olde Ship Hotel NE68 7RD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 50 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Hook NE68 7RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Northumbrian Hamper NE68 7RE | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Rosemary's NE68 7RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| One Stop Shop NE68 7RE | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Ross Dougal Fish Merchants ltd NE68 7RN | Mobile caterer | 110 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Coastline Coffee NE68 7RN | Mobile caterer | 110 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Bamburgh Castle Inn NE68 7SQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Schooner Inn NE68 7SB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2022 |
| The Bakehouse Bed & Breakfast NE68 7SB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Farne Gift Shop NE68 7SN | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| The Black Swan NE68 7RT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 4 Good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Harvest Home BK224 NE68 7SB | Farmers/growers | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Coxon's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar NE68 7SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Neptunes Fish Bar NE68 7SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (3); On or near Crown Street (3); On or near Supermarket (3); On or near Beech Croft (3); On or near Harbour Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 4% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 46% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 36% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 25 January 2027 to 29 January 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Harbour Road · Crumstone · Taylor Street · The Viking · Crewe Street · Dawson Square · Weatherley Street · Union Street · Crewe Street · George Street · Sunnieside Place · Crewe Street
All the streets in NE68 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.