Seaham
Ward in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.842, -1.377 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 40 49 |
| Dialling code: | 0191 (Newcastle upon Tyne) |
The ward covers the coastal town of Seaham in County Durham, England, sitting on the Durham Heritage Coast between Sunderland and Hartlepool and not far from the city of Durham. Steep cliffs, a sandy beach and a compact harbour give the seafront a dramatic feel, and recent harbour and promenade regeneration has made it popular with walkers, anglers and day visitors.
Historically the area was defined by fishing and the 19th–20th century coal industry, and the social landscape reflects that post‑industrial legacy alongside ongoing renewal. The local economy now leans more on tourism, independent shops and leisure - with landmarks such as Seaham Hall repurposed for hospitality - while community arts, beachcombing for the town’s well‑known sea glass and seasonal events add to its cultural identity.
Postcode districts covering Seaham
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Sunderland 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Middlesbrough 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Darlington 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Hartlepool 13.8 miles22.2 km
- South Shields 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Gateshead 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Washington 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Durham 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Wallsend 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Newburn 17.3 miles27.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Seaton with Slingley Parish 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Deneside Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Seaham Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Dalton-le-Dale Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Burdon Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Dawdon Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Murton Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Doxford Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Warden Law Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ryhope Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hawthorn Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Silksworth Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Seaham
SR7 0BE, SR7 0NS, SR7 0BU, SR7 7WQ, SR7 0HZ, SR7 0NH, SR7 0PT, SR7 0ND, SR7 0HW … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Seaham 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Sunderland Station 4.4 miles7.1 km
Hotels near Seaham Ad
- Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa 5 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Holiday Inn Sunderland - City Centre 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Whitehouse Peterlee 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Highfield Hotel 4.4 miles7 km
- Lumley Castle Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Seaburn Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Lemonfield Hotel 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Hotel Indigo Durham 4 9 miles14.4 km
- Grand Hotel Sunderland 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
Schools in Seaham
- New Seaham Academy Primary
- Seaham High School Secondary
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham Primary
Local points of interest
- Outer Harbour Harbour 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Stadium of Light Stadium 5 miles8 km
- Sunderland Harbour Harbour 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Dunkeld Close Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Castle Eden Dene Nature reserve 6.8 miles11 km
- University of Durham University 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Shields Harbour Harbour 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Arbeia museum Museum 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.8 miles19 km