Town Pop. 739

Living in Acomb: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Acomb comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 22/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the NE46 postcode district, Acomb ranks 2nd. It scores 7 points below the NE46 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NE46 postcode district.

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Acomb scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
22
418.1 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 115 crimes
↑ 367% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 328% above national average
Shoplifting 48 crimes
↑ 733% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
↑ 525% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cecil Terrace 92 crimes
  2. 2 Oakwood Bank 60 crimes
  3. 3 Back Row 24 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 2.413 · PM2.5 4.913 · PM10 8.939 µg/m³
81
Green Space 55
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Acomb First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsHexham General Hospital1.4 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary19.2 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBurn Brae Medical Group1.6 mi
GP capacity1,063 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
62
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed3.1%Retired32.1%Student3.8%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.7%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary31%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership58.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Hexham 1.4 mi
Corbridge 4.1 mi
Haydon Bridge 5.5 mi
J65 A1(M) 22.4 mi
J65 A1(M) 22.9 mi
J1 A194(M) 23 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Acomb 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

Hexham 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Humshaugh 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Corbridge 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Haydon Bridge 49 5.7 mi away ⇄
Riding Mill 37 6.2 mi away ⇄
Newton Hall 41 7.0 mi away ⇄
Allendale Town 38 8.6 mi away ⇄
Stocksfield 46 9.0 mi away ⇄
Ouston 0 9.7 mi away ⇄
Ovingham 47 9.8 mi away ⇄
Stamfordham 27 9.8 mi away ⇄
Redburn 42 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Acomb a nice place to live?

Acomb has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Acomb is 42/100, 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 Acomb?

Crime levels in Acomb are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 22/100. There were 309 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Acomb?

Among the top-rated schools in Acomb is Acomb First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Acomb in total.

Acomb in context

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Postcode districts in Acomb

NE46 49 ⇄

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