| Council | County Durham |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for a North East suburb 22% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
The average house price in Westlea is £143,333, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Westlea house price trends over the last 30 years.
£143,333
£270,833
£70,000
£135,908
£122,908
Is Westlea a nice place to live?
Westlea is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Westlea?
Westlea has an above average crime rate for a North East suburb, with around 92 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 22% above the national average, and about average for Durham.
What are the best schools in Westlea?
Westlea has 10 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Seaview Primary School, Seaham Trinity Primary School, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham.
What are the demographics of Westlea?
The majority of residents in Westlea identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (98%). The most common religion is Christian (56%).