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Living in Beadnell: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Beadnell is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 85/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider NE67 district average of 34/100, that is 8 points above. Its broadband score runs 65 points above the NE67 district's 20/100. For the surrounding area, see NE67 postcode district.

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Beadnell scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
91.9 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 11 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 555% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Newham Howeway 5 crimes
  2. 2 Longstone Crescent 4 crimes
  3. 3 The Haven 4 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 1.464 · PM2.5 3.992 · PM10 6.632 µg/m³
86
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service19.8 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital32.7 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary39.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBelford Medical Practice8.1 mi
GP capacity1,087 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate43.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired43.6%Student2.6%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical40.1%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.2%Apprenticeship8.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership67.2%
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 E
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Chathill 3.1 mi
Alnmouth 11.1 mi
Acklington 17.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Beadnell 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 2.0 mi away ⇄
Brunton 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Embleton 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bamburgh 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Belford 39 8.2 mi away ⇄
Longhoughton 32 8.5 mi away ⇄
Alnwick 50 10 mi away ⇄
Lesbury 37 11 mi away ⇄
Hipsburn 37 11 mi away ⇄
Shilbottle 37 13 mi away ⇄
Warkworth 38 15 mi away ⇄
Whittingham 34 15 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Beadnell a nice place to live?

Beadnell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Beadnell 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 Beadnell?

Beadnell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 35 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Beadnell in context

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Postcode districts in Beadnell

NE67 34 ⇄

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