Mayfield Seahouses, Northumberland
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE68), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2504824.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £250,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, 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 67% to 95% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chathill, about 5.9 km (3.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 1.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 15 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- People: About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 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 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £232,250 | £217,000 | £247,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £213,000 | £213,000 | £213,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £152,500 | £152,500 | £152,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £164,000 | £164,000 | £164,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £179,950 | £179,950 | £179,950 |
| 2012 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2025 | 16 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2021 | 5 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £247,500 | |
| 12 Feb 2021 | 16 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £217,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2020 | 8 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £213,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2017 | 3 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £152,500 | |
| 10 Mar 2016 | 5 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £164,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2015 | 11 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2014 | 18 NE68 7SG | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2013 | 11 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £179,950 | |
| 16 Apr 2012 | 5 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2011 | 16 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2010 | 8 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2009 | 1 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2008 | 11 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 5 May 2006 | 18 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 16 Sep 2005 | 14 NE68 7SG | Terraced | £107,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2005 | 10 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £158,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2004 | 9 NE68 7SG | Detached | £167,250 | |
| 15 Oct 1999 | 7 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £57,000 | |
| 5 Mar 1999 | 4 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £43,000 | |
| 24 Jul 1998 | 20 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 1 May 1998 | 18 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £46,500 | |
| 9 Apr 1998 | 11 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 1 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 22 Aug 1997 | 26 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 7 Mar 1997 | 7 NE68 7SG | Semi-detached | £47,000 | |
| 10 Oct 1996 | 9 NE68 7SG | Detached | £41,500 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 103 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1930-1949 (9); 1950-1966 (2); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Slate Hall Farm, North Lane, North Sunderland: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 20 addresses are between 15 m and 17 m above sea level (16 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE68 7SG | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| NE68 7XP | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Chathill 1,580 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King Street Seahouses | 60 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 60.4 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seahouses Chemist | 100 m |
| Hospital | Alnwick Infirmary | 19.1 km (12 miles) |
| Police station | Northumbria Police | 19.2 km (12 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Seahouses | 90 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,530 m² | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | Seafield Sports Park 2.2 ha | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hecla Hope | Tidal water | 410 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Burnfield Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Cross Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) west |
| White Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Cracker Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
| The Bridges | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 1.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 20 |
4 of the street's 20 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 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity BK86 NE68 7XN | Farmers/growers | 40 m | Exempt | |
| Co-operative Group Food NE68 7RF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Costcutter NE68 7XP | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Seahouses Cafe NE68 7XP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| King Kebab NE68 7XP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Sin City Desserts NE68 7RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lewis's Fish Restaurant NE68 7RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| National Trust Shop NE68 7RQ | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Indian Brasserie NE Ltd NE68 7RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Trotters Family Bakers NE68 7RQ | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Corklee News NE68 7RQ | Retailers - other | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Independent Food & Drink NE68 7RQ | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Mary Mary BK8 NE68 7RQ | Farmers/growers | 100 m | Exempt | |
| One Stop Shop NE68 7RE | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Schooner Inn NE68 7SB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Main Street (5); On or near Parking Area (3); On or near Crown Street (3); On or near Supermarket (3); On or near Beech Croft (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 24% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Dunstan View · Crown Street · Blackstone Lane · Beech Croft · Crewe Street · Crumstone · Weatherley Street · Jubilee Place · Jackson Place · George Street · James Street · Taylor 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.