Town Pop. 1,359

Living in Evenwood: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Evenwood scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Evenwood most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 20/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the DL14 postcode district, Evenwood ranks 5th. Its broadband score runs 27 points above the DL14 district's 54/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see DL14 postcode district.

40
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Evenwood scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Evenwood.
Or compare:
DL14 0AA DL14 4BB DL14 6AA DL14 7AB DL14 8AA DL14 9AA DL14

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
160.4 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 92 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Swan Street 24 crimes
  2. 2 Lynas Place 23 crimes
  3. 3 South View 20 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
81
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Evenwood Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ramshaw Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
38
A&E departmentsDarlington Memorial Hospital9.3 mi
University Hospital of North Durham13.1 mi
The James Cook University Hospital21.7 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%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,235 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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
20
Employment rate49.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.9%Unemployed3.6%Retired27.9%Student3.3%Other inactive15.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial21.4%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary44.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications28.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.2%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership62.2%
Among the most-deprived 12% 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
35
Bishop Auckland 4.1 mi
Shildon 4.9 mi
Newton Aycliffe 6.8 mi
J58 A1(M) 7.9 mi
J58 A1(M) 7.9 mi
J59 A1(M) 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

Places like Evenwood Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Evenwood, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Evenwood 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

West Auckland 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cockfield 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Toft Hill and High Etherley 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Witton Park 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Staindrop 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bishop Auckland 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Witton-le-Wear 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hamsterley 33 4.5 mi away ⇄
Shildon 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Gainford 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Hunwick 42 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Evenwood a nice place to live?

Evenwood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Evenwood is 40/100, 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 Evenwood?

Evenwood has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 218 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Evenwood?

Among the top-rated schools in Evenwood are Evenwood Church of England Primary School and Ramshaw Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Evenwood in total.

Evenwood in context

See the best places to live in County Durham, ranked

Postcode districts in Evenwood

DL14 44 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode