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Living in Chilton (County Durham): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chilton (County Durham) is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Chilton (County Durham) most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 25/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the DL17 postcode district, Chilton (County Durham) scores lowest. Chilton (County Durham) is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 7/100 for economic health, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Chilton (County Durham) sits 56 points above the DL17 district figure of 42/100. For the surrounding area, see DL17 postcode district.

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Chilton (County Durham) scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
25
122.3 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 94 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 38 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Shoplifting 30 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 South Downs 42 crimes
  2. 2 Keats Road 35 crimes
  3. 3 Opal Avenue 28 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
77
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Chilton AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham8.1 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital8.3 mi
The James Cook University Hospital15.3 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFerryhill & Chilton Medical Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity2,605 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 102 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
7
Employment rate47.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.2%Unemployed3.8%Retired27.2%Student3.9%Other inactive18%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial17.7%Skilled & technical28.6%Routine & elementary53.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications30.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)16.7%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership47.2%
Among the most-deprived 7% 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 D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Newton Aycliffe 3.6 mi
Shildon 4 mi
Heighington 4.6 mi
J60 A1(M) 2.1 mi
J60 A1(M) 2.2 mi
J61 A1(M) 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
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 £125,000 32
Semi-detached £120,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£48k £119k £193k £265k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ferryhill 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kirk Merrington 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Coundon and Leeholme 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Spennymoor 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bishop Middleham 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cornforth 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Newton Aycliffe 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shildon 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
School Aycliffe 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Coxhoe 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sedgefield 49 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chilton (County Durham) a nice place to live?

Chilton (County Durham) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chilton (County Durham) is 36/100, 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 Chilton (County Durham)?

Crime levels in Chilton (County Durham) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 25/100. There were 235 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chilton (County Durham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Chilton (County Durham) is Chilton Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chilton (County Durham) in total.

What are house prices like in Chilton (County Durham)?

The current median house price in Chilton (County Durham) is £125,000, around 56% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £120,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chilton (County Durham) in context

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Postcode districts in Chilton (County Durham)

DL17 36 ⇄

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