Town Pop. 260

Living in Acklington: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Acklington is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the NE65 postcode district, Acklington ranks 2nd.

It scores 7 points above the NE65 postcode district as a whole, which averages 36/100. On broadband specifically, Acklington sits 64 points above the NE65 district figure of 19/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE65 postcode district.

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Acklington scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
380.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 30 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 432% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 862% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 611% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 889% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Lawrence Terrace 17 crimes
  2. 2 Field House Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Rake Lane 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 2.102 · PM2.5 4.437 · PM10 8.366 µg/m³
83
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service10.5 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital16.4 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary22.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryCoquet Medical Group2.8 mi
GP capacity1,846 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
83
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate44.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired45%Student1.4%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary16.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.4%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.4%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Acklington 0.5 mi
Widdrington 4.9 mi
Alnmouth 5.7 mi
J3 A194(M) 25.7 mi
J2 A194(M) 26.2 mi
J2 A194(M) 26.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Acklington in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

South Broomhill 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Hadston 31 1.9 mi away ⇄
Warkworth 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Amble 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Felton (Northumberland) 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Thirston 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Swarland 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shilbottle 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Widdrington Station 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hipsburn 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Lesbury 37 6.1 mi away ⇄
Longframlington 39 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Acklington a nice place to live?

Acklington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Acklington is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Acklington?

Acklington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Acklington

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