Town Pop. 733

Living in Felton (Northumberland): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Felton (Northumberland) comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 12/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the NE65 postcode district, Felton (Northumberland) ranks 8th. On economic health specifically, Felton (Northumberland) sits 22 points above the NE65 district figure of 63/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE65 postcode district.

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Felton (Northumberland) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
237.4 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 52 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 161% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 361% above national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 680% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 23 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 18 crimes
  3. 3 Burgham Park 13 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
83
Green Space 33
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Felton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service7.6 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital16 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary21.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWiddrington Surgery5.4 mi
GP capacity1,364 patients per GP
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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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
24.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired37.3%Student2.7%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
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 D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Acklington 2.4 mi
Widdrington 5.5 mi
Alnmouth 7.2 mi
J3 A194(M) 25.6 mi
J2 A194(M) 26 mi
J2 A194(M) 26.3 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Felton (Northumberland) 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 Thirston 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Swarland 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Acklington 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Broomhill 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Longframlington 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hadston 31 4.3 mi away ⇄
Longhorsley 29 4.3 mi away ⇄
Warkworth 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Shilbottle 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Amble 41 5.6 mi away ⇄
Widdrington Station 45 5.6 mi away ⇄
Hipsburn 37 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Felton (Northumberland) a nice place to live?

Felton (Northumberland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Felton (Northumberland) 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 Felton (Northumberland)?

Felton (Northumberland) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 174 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Felton (Northumberland)?

Among the top-rated schools in Felton (Northumberland) is Felton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Felton (Northumberland) in total.

Felton (Northumberland) in context

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Postcode districts in Felton (Northumberland)

NE65 36 ⇄

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