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Living in Castleside: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Castleside comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the DH8 postcode district.

Its transport score runs 15 points below the DH8 district's 58/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Healthcare (18) and lifestyle (28) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DH8 postcode district.

52
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Castleside scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
83.8 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 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 270% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Consett Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Healeyfield Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Moorland Crescent 5 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 3.112 · PM2.5 4.806 · PM10 6.931 µg/m³
82
Green Space 30
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
39
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Castleside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Moorside Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, ConsettPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham11.2 mi
Hexham General Hospital12.5 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital13.2 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryConsett Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,394 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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed3.1%Retired31.3%Student3.3%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary25.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)21.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership82.9%
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
43
Stocksfield 8 mi
Riding Mill 8.8 mi
Prudhoe 9.1 mi
J63 A1(M) 12.6 mi
J63 A1(M) 12.7 mi
J64 A1(M) 13 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
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 £155,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£150k £168k £187k £205k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Consett 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Leadgate 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Medomsley 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ebchester 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lanchester 49 5.3 mi away ⇄
Blackhall Mill 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Annfield Plain 47 5.6 mi away ⇄
Dipton 50 5.7 mi away ⇄
Hamsterley Mill 52 6.0 mi away ⇄
Chopwell 33 6.2 mi away ⇄
Tow Law 28 6.4 mi away ⇄
Burnhope 35 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Castleside a nice place to live?

Castleside is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Castleside is 52/100, 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 Castleside?

Castleside is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Castleside?

Among the top-rated schools in Castleside are Castleside Primary School and Moorside Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Castleside in total.

What are house prices like in Castleside?

The current median house price in Castleside is £155,000, around 46% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

Castleside in context

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Postcode districts in Castleside

DH8 52 ⇄

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