Home
Your location

Seaton

Ward in Cumberland, England

Coordinates:54.664, -3.521
OS grid ref:NY 01 30
Dialling code: 01900 (Workington)
Map of the UK

Seaton is an electoral ward in Cumberland, in north‑west England, lying on the Cumbrian coast close to Workington and within easy reach of the Lake District. The ward combines a stretch of modest coastal landscape and dunes with residential streets and surrounding agricultural land, and its character has been shaped by the proximity of older industrial towns nearby.

Historically the area’s fortunes were tied to ironworking, shipbuilding and mining in the wider district; today it functions largely as a mix of commuter and local housing with small shops, some tourism and outdoor leisure attracted by sea views and country walks. Community life is generally quiet and locally focused, with a blend of long‑standing families and newcomers drawn by access to both coast and countryside.

Postcode districts covering Seaton

Most populated places nearby

Neighbouring places

Example postcodes in Seaton

Transport links

  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport 72 miles115.9 km
  • Newcastle International Airport 77.2 miles124.3 km
  • Flimby Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
  • Workington Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km

Hotels near Seaton Ad

Schools in Seaton

  • Northside Primary School Primary
  • Seaton Academy Primary
  • Seaton St. Paul's C of E Junior School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Borough Park Stadium 1.6 miles2.6 km
  • Derwent Park Stadium 1.8 miles2.8 km
  • Winscales Estate 3.4 miles5.4 km
  • Whitehaven Marina Marina 8.3 miles13.4 km
  • St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 12.5 miles20.1 km
  • Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 15.7 miles25.3 km
  • Powillimount Beach Beach 15.9 miles25.6 km
  • Douglas Hall Estate 16.4 miles26.3 km
  • Arbigland Estate 16.5 miles26.5 km
  • Calder Hall Estate 17.1 miles27.5 km
  • Southwick House Estate 17.3 miles27.8 km
  • Cavens Estate 17.7 miles28.5 km