Mares Close Seaton Terrace, Northumberland
41 addresses across 7 postcodes (NE23,NE25), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long. USRN 3204868.
- Sales: 24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £380,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 6, D: 3, E: 2, F: 2).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Seaton Delaval, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, and Astley Park (0.9 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 32 to 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Npc Elsdon Avenue, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £286,000 | £286,000 | £286,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £256,250 | £235,000 | £277,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £218,000 | £218,000 | £218,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £179,500 | £157,000 | £202,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2009 | 4 | £257,933 | £170,000 | £337,500 |
| 2007 | 3 | £245,000 | £204,000 | £420,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | GARDEN HOUSE, THE BARNS NE23 7EA | Semi-detached | £380,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2023 | THE BYER, THE BARNS NE23 7EA | Terraced | £286,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2021 | 5 NE23 7ED | Terraced | £265,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2017 | 3 NE23 7ED | Detached | £277,500 | |
| 15 Feb 2017 | 5 NE23 7ED | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2014 | THE NOOK, THE BARNS NE23 7EA | Terraced | £218,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2013 | FIELDVIEW BARN, THE BARNS NE23 7EA | Terraced | £335,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2012 | THE BYER, THE BARNS NE23 7EA | Terraced | £157,000 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2012 | THE COACH HOUSE, THE BARNS NE23 7EA | Terraced | £202,000 | New build. |
| 17 Sep 2010 | THE SMITHY, THE BARNS NE23 7EA | Terraced | £175,000 | New build. |
| 2 Jul 2009 | MEADOW VIEW HOUSE, THE BARNS NE23 7EA | Semi-detached | £170,000 | New build. |
| 12 Mar 2009 | FIELDVIEW BARN, THE BARNS NE23 7EA | Detached | £337,500 | New build. |
| 6 Mar 2009 | GARDEN HOUSE, THE BARNS NE23 7EA | Semi-detached | £315,000 | New build. |
| 12 Feb 2009 | 5 NE23 7ED | Terraced | £200,865 | |
| 18 Oct 2007 | MARES CLOSE FARM EQUESTRIAN CENTRE NE23 7EA | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2007 | AMERDELL COTTAGE, 1 NE23 7ED | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2007 | 2 NE23 7ED | Terraced | £204,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | AMERDELL COTTAGE, 1 NE23 7ED | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2002 | 1, MARES CLOSE FARM COTTAGES NE23 7EA | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2000 | AMERDELL COTTAGE, 1 NE23 7ED | Semi-detached | £121,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2000 | 1, MARES CLOSE FARM COTTAGES NE23 7EA | Semi-detached | £79,950 | |
| 22 Sep 1997 | 3 NE23 7ED | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1995 | 3 NE23 7ED | Detached | £84,000 | |
| 23 Feb 1995 | 4 NE23 7ED | Terraced | £83,700 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 126 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, detached (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (6); 2007 onwards (4); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 3 Mares Close, Seghill
- 4 Mares Close, Seghill
- 5, Mares Close, Seghill
- Fieldview Barn The Barns, Mares Close, Seghill
- Mares Close Farm Equestrian Centre, Mares Close, Seghill
- Mares Close Farm House, Mares Close, Seghill
- The Coach House The Barns, Mares Close, Seghill
- The Nook The Barns, Mares Close, Seghill
- The Old Vicarage, Mares Close, Seghill
- The Smithy The Barns, Mares Close, Seghill
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (60% of about 3,460 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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: yes, Northumberland.
Listed buildings
- CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY, grade II
- SEGHILL VICARAGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Whytrig Community Middle School, Seaton Delaval: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 14 September 2026 to 19 September 2026: O2 (UK) LIMITED, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major works)
- 7 September 2026 to 8 September 2026: O2 (UK) LIMITED, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major works)
- 2 September 2026: O2 (UK) LIMITED, Utility asset works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 14 homes the Environment Agency counts, 1 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE23 7EA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE23 7ED | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE25 0EQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| NE25 0DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE25 0ER | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NE25 0FX | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| NE25 0HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 32 m and 42 m above sea level (38 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE23 7EA | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE23 7ED | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE25 0EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE25 0ER | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE25 0FX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NE25 0HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seaton Delaval 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Cramlington 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burnlea Gardens Blake Town | 330 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Killingworth | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | North Shields Ferry Terminal | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Mer | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Npc Elsdon Avenue | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Rivenhall Dental Practice | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Cramlington Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Station House Stores, Seghill Cashzone | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,880 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Astley Park 8,960 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,230 m² | 320 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seghill Road Allotments 1.6 ha | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Seaton Delaval, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Seaton Delaval | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| East Cramlington Pond | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Holywell Dene | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Seghill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Egg Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Camperdown | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Seaton Sluice Beach | Beach | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 41 | 18 |
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Delaval First School | Primary | 3–9 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Seaton Valley High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whytrig Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Seghill First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holywell Village First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (northumbria).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 4 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 6 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, mid-terrace (lodged 21 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band E, house, mid-terrace (lodged 27 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NE23 7EA: 24 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- NE23 7ED: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- NE25 0EQ: 3 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- NE25 0DF: 2 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- NE25 0ER: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
- NE25 0FX: 1 address of 71 in the postcode
- NE25 0HQ: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
Nearby streets
A190 · Manor Drive · Dene Grove · Burnlea Gardens · Hill Avenue
All the streets in NE23, NE25 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.