Welcome to Seaham

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Introduction

Seaham is a seaside town in County Durham, England. Located on the Durham Coast, Seaham is situated 6 miles (10 kilometres) south of Sunderland and 13 miles (21 km) east of Durham. The town grew from the late 19th century onwards as a result of investments in its harbour and coal mines. The town is twinned with the German town of Gerlingen.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	1,037 hectares
Population	19,967 (2021)
Density	1,926 people/km2
Mean age	40.0
Ward	Dawdon
District	County Durham
Postcodes	SR7
ONS ID	E04010685

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Council

Contact details for Seaham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Seaham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Seaham Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Seaham Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Seaham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Seaham Parish.

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Local News

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Memory Lane in Seaham closed after 'horrific attack'

Published: 26th Apr 2024

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Seaham pub ordered to close after man left seriously injured in 'horrific attack'

Published: 26th Apr 2024

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Watch armed police arrest man on suspicion of possessing knife in County Durham

Published: 24th Apr 2024