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Living in Callerton: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Callerton is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 35/100 against a town median of 88/100.

The NE5 district averages 61/100, putting Callerton 10 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Callerton sits 10 points above the NE5 district figure of 89/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (82). Wider context for the surrounding area: NE5 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Callerton scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
35
1,555.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 93 crimes
↑ 5415% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 91 crimes
↑ 905% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 62 crimes
↑ 1399% above national average
Shoplifting 34 crimes
↑ 1503% above national average
Other crime 34 crimes
↑ 6150% above national average
other 109 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 132 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 45 crimes
  3. 3 Airport Freightway 36 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.496 · PM2.5 5.616 · PM10 10.004 µg/m³
76
Green Space 30
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
48

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary4.3 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital7.3 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital7.3 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryParkway Medical Group1.1 mi
GP capacity1,498 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)88.9%
available across Newcastle upon Tyne
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired32.1%Student3.1%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership90.1%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Newcastle upon Tyne · 2026-27
A £1,695
B £1,977
C £2,260
D £2,542
E £3,107
F £3,672
G £4,237
H £5,084
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 B
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
58
Callerton Parkway 1.3 mi
Bank Foot 1.7 mi
Airport 1.7 mi
J2 A194(M) 9.3 mi
J2 A194(M) 9.3 mi
J3 A194(M) 9.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
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 Callerton 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

Walbottle 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Throckley 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Woolsington 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Newburn 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ponteland 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ryton 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Medburn 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Heddon-on-the-Wall 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Blaydon 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Newcastle upon Tyne 66 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wideopen 65 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Callerton a nice place to live?

Callerton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Callerton 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 Callerton?

Callerton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 35/100. There were 423 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Callerton

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