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Living in Gilsland: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gilsland scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 29/100 against a town median of 47/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the CA8 postcode district, Gilsland ranks 2nd.

On broadband specifically, Gilsland sits 54 points above the CA8 district figure of 20/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CA8 postcode district.

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Gilsland scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

445.9 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 64 crimes

↑ 512% above national average

Other theft 13 crimes

↑ 568% above national average

Public order 12 crimes

↑ 488% above national average

Vehicle crime 9 crimes

↑ 498% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes

↑ 68% above national average

other 34 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 38 crimes
2 Bardon Mill 19 crimes
3 Rosehill 16 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 1.7 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 6.5 µg/m³

Green Space 43

Parks None

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 2 within 4km

1Good

Gilsland CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary16.4 mi

Hexham General Hospital18.8 mi

Community Paramedic Service33.7 mi

Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks82.8%

A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%

Nearest GP surgeryHaltwhistle Medical Group4.4 mi

GP capacity1,054 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

Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%

available across Northumberland

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

90.2%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

90.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.1%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.1%Unemployed2%Retired32.7%Student2.4%Other inactive7.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical40.1%Routine & elementary21.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.2%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%

Home ownership78.6%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 West England region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band E

Water United Utilities

Average bill regional £456/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Haltwhistle 4.6 mi

Brampton 6.6 mi

Bardon Mill 9.1 mi

J43 M6 14.1 mi

J43 M6 14.3 mi

J42 M6 15.1 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Gilsland 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gilsland a nice place to live?

Gilsland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gilsland is 41/100, 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 Gilsland?

Gilsland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 140 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gilsland?

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

Gilsland in context

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Postcode districts in Gilsland

CA8 37 ⇄

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