Town Pop. 3,240

Living in Esh Winning: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Esh Winning is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Esh Winning most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 44/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 11 scored places in the DH7 postcode district. Against the wider DH7 district average of 41/100, that is 7 points below. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DH7 postcode district.

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Esh Winning scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
196.3 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 230 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 202 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 73 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Other theft 43 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 65 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Russell Street 37 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 31 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 28 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
81
Green Space 17
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Esh Winning AcademyPrimary · 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
9
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham4.1 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital12.2 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary14.4 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBrowney House Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,698 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
33
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 89 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
30
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired26.9%Student3.3%Other inactive13.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary36.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership64.3%
Among the most-deprived 26% 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
44
Durham 5 mi
Chester-le-Street 7.7 mi
Bishop Auckland 8 mi
J62 A1(M) 7.1 mi
J62 A1(M) 7.4 mi
J61 A1(M) 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £132,000 36
Semi-detached £112,500 16
Terraced £110,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£83k £103k £124k £144k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Langley Park 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
New Brancepeth 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Billy Row 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Brandon (County Durham) 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lanchester 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Witton Gilbert 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Burnhope 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Willington (County Durham) 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Crook 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Sacriston 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Tow Law 28 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Esh Winning a nice place to live?

Esh Winning has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Esh Winning is 34/100, 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 Esh Winning?

Esh Winning has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 636 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Esh Winning?

Among the top-rated schools in Esh Winning is Esh Winning Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Esh Winning in total.

What are house prices like in Esh Winning?

The current median house price in Esh Winning is £132,000, around 54% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £112,500, terraced £110,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 36 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Esh Winning in context

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Postcode districts in Esh Winning

DH7 41 ⇄

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