Town Pop. 985

Living in Byers Green: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Byers Green comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 52/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the DL16 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 43 points above the DL16 district's 54/100. Healthcare (14) and lifestyle (22) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL16 postcode district.

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Byers Green scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
183.8 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 54 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
Shoplifting 19 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Albion Street 31 crimes
  2. 2 Maxey Drive 13 crimes
  3. 3 Wear View 12 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
79
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Good
  • Byers Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham6.3 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital12 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital16.5 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWillington Medical Group1.7 mi
GP capacity2,045 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.9%Retired23%Student4.9%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.2%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary29.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)21.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.8%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76.6%
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
37
Bishop Auckland 3.2 mi
Shildon 5.2 mi
Durham 6.2 mi
J61 A1(M) 5.6 mi
J61 A1(M) 5.9 mi
J60 A1(M) 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Byers Green 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

Willington (County Durham) 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Spennymoor 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hunwick 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Coundon and Leeholme 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kirk Merrington 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Croxdale 26 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bishop Auckland 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brandon (County Durham) 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Crook 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Witton Park 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Billy Row 51 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Byers Green a nice place to live?

Byers Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Byers Green is 43/100, 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 Byers Green?

Byers Green has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 181 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Byers Green?

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

Byers Green in context

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Postcode districts in Byers Green

DL16 46 ⇄

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