Town Pop. 2,892

Living in Corbridge: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Corbridge is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

It scores 8 points above the NE45 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. Its healthcare score runs 14 points above the NE45 district's 26/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE45 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
43.2 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 39 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Public order 14 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other crime 12 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Shoplifting 11 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Wilfred'S Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Glebelands 9 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 8 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
81
Green Space 60
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
37
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Corbridge Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Corbridge (VA) Church of England First 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
40
A&E departmentsHexham General Hospital2.8 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary15 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital16.8 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity993 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 136 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate46.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired41.5%Student2.2%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.7%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.8%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership69.5%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
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
28
Corbridge 0.8 mi
Riding Mill 2.6 mi
Hexham 3.2 mi
J65 A1(M) 18.4 mi
J65 A1(M) 18.9 mi
J1 A194(M) 19 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 28
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £441,000 44
Detached £590,000 19
Terraced £375,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£253k £364k £479k £590k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Riding Mill 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Newton Hall 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hexham 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Acomb 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stocksfield 46 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ovingham 47 5.8 mi away ⇄
Humshaugh 40 6.0 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Northumberland) 41 6.4 mi away ⇄
Ouston 0 6.4 mi away ⇄
Prudhoe 59 6.6 mi away ⇄
Stamfordham 27 6.9 mi away ⇄
Wylam 60 7.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Corbridge a nice place to live?

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

Corbridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 125 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Corbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Corbridge are Corbridge Middle School and Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Corbridge in total.

What are house prices like in Corbridge?

The current median house price in Corbridge is £441,000, around 55% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £590,000, terraced £375,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 44 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Corbridge in context

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Postcode districts in Corbridge

NE45 44 ⇄

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