Town Pop. 1,089

Living in Craghead: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Craghead is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 52/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 17/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Craghead places 7th of 8 in the DH9 postcode district. Healthcare (16) and lifestyle (28) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Craghead in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see DH9 postcode district.

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Craghead scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
101 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 48 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kimberley Gardens 23 crimes
  2. 2 Horsley Close 15 crimes
  3. 3 B6313 12 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.915 · PM2.5 5.223 · PM10 8.853 µg/m³
79
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
1 school in area · 17 within 4km
1Good
  • Bloemfontein Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham5.1 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital6.6 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary8.8 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryStanley Medical Group - Clifford Road1.7 mi
GP capacity2,056 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
17
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed3.7%Retired21.4%Student4.9%Other inactive17.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.1%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary42.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.4%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership54.4%
Among the most-deprived 18% 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
Chester-le-Street 3.6 mi
Durham 6.1 mi
Dunston 6.9 mi
J63 A1(M) 4.3 mi
J63 A1(M) 4.3 mi
J64 A1(M) 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Craghead 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

Stanley (County Durham) 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
West Pelton 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Newfield 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Burnhope 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Beamish 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (County Durham) 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tanfield Lea 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sacriston 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Annfield Plain 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pelton and Ouston 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Urpeth 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Witton Gilbert 47 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Craghead a nice place to live?

Craghead has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Craghead is 45/100, 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 Craghead?

Craghead has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Craghead?

Among the top-rated schools in Craghead is Bloemfontein Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Craghead in total.

Craghead in context

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Postcode districts in Craghead

DH9 46 ⇄

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