Neighborhood
Southwood Park
Newcastle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Southwood Park, Newcastle, WA. Based on 13 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 546 (ranging from 515 to 617). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Southwood Park’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 13 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
546
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
617
Homes scored
13
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
969%
Needs Attention580–669
431%
Good Foundation670–739
00%
Well Protected740–799
00%
Firewise Leader800–900
00%
Fire stations in this neighborhood
No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.
Top performing properties
The most fire-hardened properties in Southwood Park, ranked by Cindera Score:
8904 121ST AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
617
View property8924 121ST AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
617
View property8914 121ST AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
617
View property8935 121ST AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
613
View property8951 121ST AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
515
View property8940 121ST AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
515
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Southwood Park — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Southwood Park?
Scored homes in Southwood Park, Newcastle, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 546 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 13 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Southwood Park?
Scored homes in Southwood Park range from 515 to 617 — a 102-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 13 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Southwood Park?
9 scored homes (69%) in Southwood Park fall in the High Priority tier (300–579). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.
Are there fire stations inside Southwood Park?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Southwood Park boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Southwood Park compare to other Newcastle neighborhoods?
Southwood Park averages 546 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Hewitt averages 618 (72 points higher); Windtree averages 537 (9 points lower); Eastwood Park averages 619 (73 points higher). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.
What does a High Priority average mean for Southwood Park?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Southwood Park still have significant wildfire readiness work ahead. Cindera prioritizes the highest-impact hardening actions block by block so homeowners can move into higher tiers over time.
How can homeowners in Southwood Park improve wildfire readiness?
High-impact steps in Newcastle, WA include clearing combustible material from Zone 0 (within 5 feet of the structure), upgrading to ember-resistant vents, maintaining roof and gutter cleanliness, and documenting verified actions. Cindera turns these into a prioritized plan — especially valuable for the 9 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Southwood Park?
Among 13 scored homes in Southwood Park, Newcastle, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 4 homes (31%); High Priority: 9 homes (69%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 546 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Newcastle with Cindera Score data.