Town Pop. 2,152

Living in Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 48/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the NE13 postcode district. Against the wider NE13 district average of 56/100, that is 9 points below. Its broadband score runs 37 points above the NE13 district's 48/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE13 postcode district.

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Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
39 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 47 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 88% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pine Avenue 13 crimes
  2. 2 Havannah Crescent 10 crimes
  3. 3 Castleway 8 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 42
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Dinnington First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital4.2 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary5.2 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital8.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodlands Park Health Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,441 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)88.9%
available across Newcastle upon Tyne
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.3%Student3%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.4%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary25.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Newcastle upon Tyne · 2026-27
A £1,695
B £1,977
C £2,260
D £2,542
E £3,107
F £3,672
G £4,237
H £5,084
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 B
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Airport 1.8 mi
Callerton Parkway 2.1 mi
Kingston Park 2.7 mi
J3 A194(M) 9.8 mi
J2 A194(M) 10 mi
J2 A194(M) 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 £263,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£195k £238k £282k £325k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Woolsington 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wideopen 65 1.8 mi away ⇄
Seaton Burn 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ponteland 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Callerton 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dudley (North Tyneside) 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stannington 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cramlington 59 4.1 mi away ⇄
Killingworth 59 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ogle 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Newcastle upon Tyne 66 4.6 mi away ⇄
Walbottle 56 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) a nice place to live?

Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) is 47/100, 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 Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne)?

Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne)?

Among the top-rated schools in Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) is Dinnington First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) in total.

What are house prices like in Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne)?

The current median house price in Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) is £263,000, around 8% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%.

Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) in context

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Postcode districts in Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne)

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