Town Pop. 6,554

Living in Ferryhill: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ferryhill is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 58/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 13/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Ferryhill places 4th of 6 in the DL17 postcode district. Against the wider DL17 district average of 36/100, that is 6 points above. Its transport score runs 8 points above the DL17 district's 50/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL17 postcode district.

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Ferryhill scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
13
193.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 438 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Shoplifting 188 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 162 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 161 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Public order 82 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
other 240 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 210 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 51 crimes
  3. 3 Hackworth Street 48 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
77
Green Space 12
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
43
6 schools in area · 17 within 4km
4Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ferryhill SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ferryhill Station Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The WoodlandsAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Dean Bank Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham6.8 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital9.7 mi
The James Cook University Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,892 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 225 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
10
Employment rate46.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.1%Unemployed3.6%Retired29.2%Student3.7%Other inactive17.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial21.5%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary45.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.6%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership48.6%
Among the most-deprived 10% 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
58
Newton Aycliffe 5.2 mi
Shildon 5.4 mi
Bishop Auckland 5.5 mi
J60 A1(M) 2.7 mi
J60 A1(M) 2.9 mi
J61 A1(M) 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £89,999 69
Semi-detached £115,000 19
Terraced £71,475 42
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£51k £109k £169k £228k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chilton (County Durham) 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cornforth 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Kirk Merrington 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Spennymoor 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bishop Middleham 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Coxhoe 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Croxdale 26 3.3 mi away ⇄
Coundon and Leeholme 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bowburn 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kelloe 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Byers Green 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sedgefield 49 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ferryhill a nice place to live?

Ferryhill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ferryhill is 42/100, 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 Ferryhill?

Crime levels in Ferryhill are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 13/100. There were 1,271 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ferryhill?

Among the top-rated schools in Ferryhill are Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School, Ferryhill School and Ferryhill Station Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Ferryhill in total.

What are house prices like in Ferryhill?

The current median house price in Ferryhill is £89,999, around 68% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £115,000, terraced £71,475. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 69 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ferryhill in context

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Postcode districts in Ferryhill

DL17 36 ⇄

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