Town Pop. 2,100

Living in Ellington (Northumberland): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ellington (Northumberland) is 37/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 63/100 versus a median of 88/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the NE61 postcode district, Ellington (Northumberland) ranks 8th.

The NE61 district averages 43/100, putting Ellington (Northumberland) 6 points below its own postcode area. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (16) and transport (21). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE61 postcode district.

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Ellington (Northumberland) scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
102.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 64 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 59 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 26 crimes
  2. 2 St Bartholomews Close 25 crimes
  3. 3 Primrose Way 14 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 2.7 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
82
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Ellington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Linton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital9.8 mi
Community Paramedic Service14.7 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary16.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWiddrington Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity777 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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 69 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed2%Retired34.8%Student1.8%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary26.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.9%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership82.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
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
21
Widdrington 2.5 mi
Ashington 2.8 mi
Pegswood 4.5 mi
J3 A194(M) 19.2 mi
J2 A194(M) 19.8 mi
J2 A194(M) 20.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 22
Detached £310,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£96k £170k £246k £320k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Lynemouth 34 1.5 mi away ⇄
Woodhorn 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Widdrington Station 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ashington (Northumberland) 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stakeford 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Pegswood 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bomarsund 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cambois 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hadston 31 5.1 mi away ⇄
Choppington 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
South Broomhill 0 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellington (Northumberland) a nice place to live?

Ellington (Northumberland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ellington (Northumberland) is 37/100, 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 Ellington (Northumberland)?

Ellington (Northumberland) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 216 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ellington (Northumberland)?

Among the top-rated schools in Ellington (Northumberland) are Ellington Primary School and Linton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ellington (Northumberland) in total.

What are house prices like in Ellington (Northumberland)?

The current median house price in Ellington (Northumberland) is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £310,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 41%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ellington (Northumberland) in context

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Postcode districts in Ellington (Northumberland)

NE61 43 ⇄

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