Town Pop. 805

Living in Blackhall Mill: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blackhall Mill scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 35/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 18/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the NE17 postcode district, Blackhall Mill ranks 2nd. Its healthcare score runs 12 points below the NE17 district's 47/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE17 postcode district.

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Blackhall Mill scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
147.8 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 44 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Derwent Cote 14 crimes
  2. 2 West Farm Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 7.6 µg/m³
81
Green Space 62
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Ebchester CofE Primary 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
35
A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary9.1 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital9.4 mi
Hexham General Hospital11.5 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,292 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
29.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
29.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate49.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired33.4%Student3.8%Other inactive11.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary26.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership71.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Prudhoe 4.7 mi
Stocksfield 4.9 mi
Wylam 4.9 mi
J65 A1(M) 10 mi
J63 A1(M) 10.3 mi
J65 A1(M) 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blackhall Mill 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

Chopwell 33 0.9 mi away ⇄
Ebchester 51 1.1 mi away ⇄
Medomsley 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hamsterley Mill 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
High Spen 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Gill 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dipton 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Leadgate 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Burnopfield 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hobson 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Consett 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tantobie 48 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackhall Mill a nice place to live?

Blackhall Mill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blackhall Mill is 46/100, 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 Blackhall Mill?

Blackhall Mill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 119 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blackhall Mill?

Among the top-rated schools in Blackhall Mill is Ebchester CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Blackhall Mill in total.

Blackhall Mill in context

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Postcode districts in Blackhall Mill

NE17 43 ⇄

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