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Living in Bamburgh: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bamburgh comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Schools falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (4), lifestyle (5) and healthcare (9). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE69 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
310.2 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 29 crimes
↑ 218% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 489% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 462% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 1360% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Nursery Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 The Meadows 6 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 1.589 · PM2.5 4.257 · PM10 8.158 µg/m³
84
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service22 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital37.1 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary43.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBelford Medical Practice4.3 mi
GP capacity1,087 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate48.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.5%Unemployed3%Retired36.4%Student1.7%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.3%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary30.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership60%
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 E
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Chathill 4.9 mi
Alnmouth 15.2 mi
Berwick-upon-Tweed 16.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
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 Bamburgh 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

Seahouses and North Sunderland 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Belford 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Beadnell 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Brunton 0 5.9 mi away ⇄
Embleton 41 8.2 mi away ⇄
Haggerston 0 10.0 mi away ⇄
Lowick 31 11 mi away ⇄
Wooler 44 12 mi away ⇄
Longhoughton 32 13 mi away ⇄
Alnwick 50 14 mi away ⇄
Lesbury 37 15 mi away ⇄
Hipsburn 37 15 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bamburgh a nice place to live?

Bamburgh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bamburgh is 39/100, 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 Bamburgh?

Bamburgh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bamburgh

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