Town Pop. 5,034

Living in Dudley (North Tyneside): Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dudley (North Tyneside) scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 49/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the NE23 postcode district, Dudley (North Tyneside) ranks 3rd. No category drops below 40/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Broadband (94) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE23 postcode district.

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Dudley (North Tyneside) scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
145.6 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 239 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 224 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Public order 52 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 52 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Shoplifting 44 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
other 122 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dudley Lane 78 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 54 crimes
  3. 3 Lancastrian Road 38 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 10.2 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
47
3 schools in area · 23 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Burradon Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cragside CofE Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Fordley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
62
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital0.7 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary5.2 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDoctors Quayle, Rajagopal, Payne & Fox1.6 mi
GP capacity1,477 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)83.6%
available across North Tyneside
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 101 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed2.9%Retired30.3%Student3.2%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.9%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary32.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.3%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership63.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax North Tyneside · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,915
C £2,188
D £2,462
E £3,009
F £3,556
G £4,103
H £4,924
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
56
Cramlington 1.9 mi
Seaton Delaval 2.2 mi
Palmersville 3.1 mi
J3 A194(M) 8.4 mi
J2 A194(M) 8.9 mi
J2 A194(M) 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Adequate 6
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 £151,250 26
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£103k £128k £154k £179k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Seaton Burn 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Seghill 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Killingworth 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cramlington 59 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wideopen 65 2.0 mi away ⇄
Seaton Delaval 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Backworth 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Longbenton 65 2.9 mi away ⇄
New Hartley 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Shiremoor 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Woolsington 41 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley (North Tyneside) a nice place to live?

Dudley (North Tyneside) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Dudley (North Tyneside) is 57/100, 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 Dudley (North Tyneside)?

Dudley (North Tyneside) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 733 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dudley (North Tyneside)?

Among the top-rated schools in Dudley (North Tyneside) are Burradon Community Primary School and Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Dudley (North Tyneside) in total.

What are house prices like in Dudley (North Tyneside)?

The current median house price in Dudley (North Tyneside) is £151,250, around 47% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Dudley (North Tyneside) in context

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Postcode districts in Dudley (North Tyneside)

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