Neighborhood
Whitehawk
Newcastle · Seattle, WA
Explore wildfire readiness across Whitehawk, Newcastle, WA. Based on 24 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 515 (ranging from 515 to 515). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put Whitehawk’s readiness in context.
Neighborhood scores
Based on 24 home scores. Most homes score in High Priority based on the latest available data.
Average score
515
High Priority
Lowest score
515
Highest score
515
Homes scored
24
Score distribution
Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.
High Priority300–579
24100%
Needs Attention580–669
00%
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 Whitehawk, ranked by Cindera Score:
8707 113TH AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
515
View property8701 113TH AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
515
View property8709 113TH AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
515
View property11306 SE 86TH PL
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
515
View property8624 113TH AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
515
View property8621 113TH AVE SE
NEWCASTLE, WA 98056
515
View property
Frequently asked questions
Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for Whitehawk — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.
What is the average Cindera Score in Whitehawk?
Scored homes in Whitehawk, Newcastle, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 515 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the High Priority tier (300–579). The average is based on 24 home scores.
How much do scores vary within Whitehawk?
Scored homes in Whitehawk range from 515 to 515 — a 0-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 24 scored properties.
Which score tier has the most homes in Whitehawk?
24 scored homes (100%) in Whitehawk 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 Whitehawk?
Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the Whitehawk boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.
How does Whitehawk compare to other Newcastle neighborhoods?
Whitehawk averages 515 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Wynfield Ridge averages 522 (7 points higher); South Lane averages 521 (6 points higher); Sonvic Slopes averages 523 (8 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 Whitehawk?
An average score in the High Priority tier (300–579) means most scored homes in Whitehawk 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 Whitehawk 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 24 homes in the High Priority tier here.
What is the full score breakdown for Whitehawk?
Among 24 scored homes in Whitehawk, Newcastle, WA, tier counts are: High Priority: 24 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 515 neighborhood average.
Nearby neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods in Newcastle with Cindera Score data.