Town Pop. 569

Living in Frosterley: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Frosterley is 33/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Frosterley places 3rd of 6 in the DL13 postcode district.

That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Schools (7), lifestyle (9), transport (15) and healthcare (17) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DL13 postcode district.

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Frosterley scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
163.4 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 35 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 551% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 Mellbutts Bank 11 crimes
  3. 3 B6278 9 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 1.93 · PM2.5 4.538 · PM10 6.606 µg/m³
84
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Frosterley 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
17
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham14.8 mi
Hexham General Hospital17.3 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital20.5 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Weardale Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,022 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired35.8%Student3.1%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.2%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary30.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.6%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership66.4%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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
15
Bishop Auckland 12.2 mi
Shildon 14.7 mi
Stocksfield 15.3 mi
J61 A1(M) 17.5 mi
J61 A1(M) 17.6 mi
J62 A1(M) 17.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Frosterley 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

Stanhope 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wolsingham 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Eastgate 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
Tow Law 28 5.8 mi away ⇄
Hamsterley 33 6.7 mi away ⇄
Castleside 52 8.1 mi away ⇄
Witton-le-Wear 35 8.1 mi away ⇄
Crook 41 8.4 mi away ⇄
Billy Row 51 8.4 mi away ⇄
Middleton-in-Teesdale 40 8.7 mi away ⇄
Mickleton (County Durham) 41 9.0 mi away ⇄
Toft Hill and High Etherley 48 9.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Frosterley a nice place to live?

Frosterley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Frosterley is 33/100, 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 Frosterley?

Frosterley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Frosterley?

Among the top-rated schools in Frosterley is Frosterley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Frosterley in total.

Frosterley in context

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Postcode districts in Frosterley

DL13 35 ⇄

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