Town Pop. 710

Living in Allendale Town: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Allendale Town comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 3/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the NE47 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see NE47 postcode district.

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Allendale Town scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 28 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Dale Park 9 crimes
  3. 3 Selah Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 1.671 · PM2.5 4.515 · PM10 6.42 µg/m³
84
Green Space 79
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Allendale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHexham General Hospital7.6 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary25.5 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital26.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHaydon Bridge and Allendale Medical Group5.4 mi
GP capacity1,018 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
41.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired34.5%Student2.4%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership73.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
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
3
Haydon Bridge 5.4 mi
Bardon Mill 6.5 mi
Hexham 8.2 mi
J42 M6 25.1 mi
J42 M6 25.2 mi
J43 M6 25.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Allendale Town 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

Haydon Bridge 49 5.3 mi away ⇄
Redburn 42 6.9 mi away ⇄
Hexham 53 7.8 mi away ⇄
Acomb 42 8.6 mi away ⇄
Alston 34 9.5 mi away ⇄
Haltwhistle 48 9.8 mi away ⇄
Humshaugh 40 11 mi away ⇄
Corbridge 52 11 mi away ⇄
Riding Mill 37 11 mi away ⇄
Eastgate 0 13 mi away ⇄
Newton Hall 41 14 mi away ⇄
Stocksfield 46 14 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Allendale Town a nice place to live?

Allendale Town has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Allendale Town is 38/100, 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 Allendale Town?

Allendale Town is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Allendale Town?

Among the top-rated schools in Allendale Town is Allendale Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Allendale Town in total.

Allendale Town in context

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Postcode districts in Allendale Town

NE47 38 ⇄

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