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Living in Billy Row: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Billy Row scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 28/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the DL15 postcode district. The DL15 district averages 37/100, putting Billy Row 14 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 59 points above the DL15 district's 40/100. For the surrounding area, see DL15 postcode district.

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Billy Row scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
188.1 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 89 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 35 crimes
↑ 363% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Percy Street 15 crimes
  2. 2 Park Avenue Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 White Lea Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 3.428 · PM2.5 5.06 · PM10 7.735 µg/m³
81
Green Space 25
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
37
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Peases West AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Stanley (Crook) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham6.9 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital15.4 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.2%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth House Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,486 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
28
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed3%Retired25%Student3.8%Other inactive14.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.5%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary36.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.7%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership65.5%
Among the most-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Durham · 2026-27
A £1,748
B £2,039
C £2,331
D £2,622
E £3,205
F £3,787
G £4,370
H £5,244
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
44
Bishop Auckland 5.9 mi
Durham 7.4 mi
Shildon 8.6 mi
J61 A1(M) 9 mi
J61 A1(M) 9.2 mi
J62 A1(M) 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £98,000 13
Terraced £96,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£64k £83k £102k £121k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Crook 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Willington (County Durham) 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tow Law 28 3.0 mi away ⇄
Esh Winning 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hunwick 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Witton-le-Wear 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Byers Green 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
New Brancepeth 55 4.6 mi away ⇄
Witton Park 47 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hamsterley 33 5.0 mi away ⇄
Brandon (County Durham) 43 5.1 mi away ⇄
Langley Park 42 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Billy Row a nice place to live?

Billy Row is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Billy Row is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Billy Row?

Billy Row is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 209 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Billy Row?

Among the top-rated schools in Billy Row are Peases West Academy and Stanley (Crook) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Billy Row in total.

What are house prices like in Billy Row?

The current median house price in Billy Row is £98,000, around 66% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £96,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%.

Billy Row in context

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Postcode districts in Billy Row

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