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Living in Coundon and Leeholme: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coundon and Leeholme scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Coundon and Leeholme most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 32/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the DL14 postcode district, Coundon and Leeholme ranks 5th. On broadband specifically, Coundon and Leeholme sits 36 points above the DL14 district figure of 54/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
32
157.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 190 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 81 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 77 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
other 78 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hambleton Road 38 crimes
  2. 2 Cleveland View 35 crimes
  3. 3 Drake Avenue 29 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
38
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Victoria Lane AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, CoundonPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham8.4 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital9.1 mi
The James Cook University Hospital17.8 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBishopgate Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity3,308 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 89 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
18
Employment rate49.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.8%Unemployed4.3%Retired24.1%Student3.4%Other inactive18.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary43.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.3%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership53.4%
Among the most-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 C
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
50
Bishop Auckland 2.1 mi
Shildon 2.6 mi
Newton Aycliffe 3.7 mi
J60 A1(M) 4.6 mi
J60 A1(M) 4.8 mi
J59 A1(M) 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £84,500 20
Terraced £78,825 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£58k £102k £146k £189k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Kirk Merrington 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Shildon 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bishop Auckland 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chilton (County Durham) 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Byers Green 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Spennymoor 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ferryhill 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hunwick 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Newton Aycliffe 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
School Aycliffe 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Willington (County Durham) 43 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coundon and Leeholme a nice place to live?

Coundon and Leeholme has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coundon and Leeholme is 40/100, 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 Coundon and Leeholme?

Coundon and Leeholme has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 32/100. There were 481 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coundon and Leeholme?

Among the top-rated schools in Coundon and Leeholme is Victoria Lane Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Coundon and Leeholme in total.

What are house prices like in Coundon and Leeholme?

The current median house price in Coundon and Leeholme is £84,500, around 70% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £78,825. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Coundon and Leeholme in context

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Postcode districts in Coundon and Leeholme

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