Town Pop. 2,512

Living in Dipton: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Dipton is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Dipton most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 33/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the DH9 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Dipton sits 49 points above the DH9 district figure of 48/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (26) and lifestyle (27). For the surrounding area, see DH9 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Dipton scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
152.9 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 138 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 120 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pontopsyde 63 crimes
  2. 2 Good Street 55 crimes
  3. 3 Pikesyde 26 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
38
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good
  • Collierley Nursery and Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, DiptonPrimary · 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
26
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth Hospital7.4 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary8 mi
University Hospital of North Durham8.8 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Rachel Ng & partners1.7 mi
GP capacity1,811 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 97 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed2.8%Retired26.8%Student3.2%Other inactive13.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary35%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)26%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership64.7%
Among the most-deprived 35% 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
54
Blaydon 6.2 mi
MetroCentre 6.5 mi
Dunston 6.6 mi
J63 A1(M) 7.5 mi
J65 A1(M) 7.7 mi
J64 A1(M) 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £150,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£93k £120k £148k £175k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Tantobie 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Annfield Plain 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hobson 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hamsterley Mill 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tanfield Lea 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Burnopfield 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Medomsley 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Leadgate 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stanley (County Durham) 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Gill 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Blackhall Mill 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ebchester 51 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dipton a nice place to live?

Dipton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Dipton is 50/100, 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 Dipton?

Dipton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 384 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dipton?

Among the top-rated schools in Dipton are Collierley Nursery and Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Dipton in total.

What are house prices like in Dipton?

The current median house price in Dipton is £150,000, around 47% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%.

Dipton in context

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Postcode districts in Dipton

DH9 46 ⇄

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