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Living in Elwick: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Elwick is 31/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the TS27 postcode district.

The TS27 district averages 39/100, putting Elwick 8 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 23 points above the TS27 district's 56/100. That is 19 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see TS27 postcode district.

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Elwick scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
694.1 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 55 crimes
↑ 548% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↑ 958% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 1169% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 1039% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 909% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  2. 2 The Darlings 18 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • St Peter's Elwick Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsThe James Cook University Hospital9.5 mi
University Hospital of North Durham13.7 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU13.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.2%
Nearest GP surgeryWynyard Medical Centre2.8 mi
GP capacity6,615 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)95.2%
available across Hartlepool
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired25.1%Student3.8%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.5%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.6%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership82.8%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Hartlepool · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,991
C £2,276
D £2,560
E £3,129
F £3,698
G £4,267
H £5,120
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
7
Hartlepool 3.5 mi
Seaton Carew 4.2 mi
Billingham 5.5 mi
J60 A1(M) 8.7 mi
J60 A1(M) 9.1 mi
J61 A1(M) 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Elwick 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

Hart 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hartlepool 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Blackhall Rocks 31 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wynyard 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Greatham (Hartlepool) 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wolviston 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Blackhall Colliery 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wingate 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Trimdon Colliery 33 5.1 mi away ⇄
Trimdon 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Billingham 54 5.5 mi away ⇄
Trimdon Grange 31 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elwick a nice place to live?

Elwick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elwick is 31/100, 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 Elwick?

Elwick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 177 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elwick?

Among the top-rated schools in Elwick is St Peter's Elwick Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Elwick in total.

Elwick in context

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Postcode districts in Elwick

TS27 39 ⇄

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