Town Pop. 3,558

Living in Great Lumley: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Lumley scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Great Lumley most outperforms the national norm: 55/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 46/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the DH3 postcode district, Great Lumley ranks 2nd. Against the wider DH3 district average of 54/100, that is 6 points above. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DH3 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 90 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Burglary 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Melbeck Court 45 crimes
  2. 2 Back Lane 30 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 30 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 10 µg/m³
76
Green Space 24
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
46
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good
  • Lumley Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lumley Junior 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
55
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham3.6 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital6.7 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust6.9 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 5 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,599 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed2.6%Retired29%Student4.3%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary26.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
49
Chester-le-Street 1.9 mi
Durham 4.3 mi
South Hylton 5.9 mi
J63 A1(M) 1.9 mi
J63 A1(M) 2.7 mi
J62 A1(M) 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £205,000 20
Semi-detached £175,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£126k £165k £206k £245k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bournmoor 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Fence Houses 56 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chester-le-Street 62 2.2 mi away ⇄
West Rainton 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
East Rainton 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Houghton-le-Spring 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shiney Row and Penshaw 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Penshaw 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (County Durham) 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sacriston 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hetton-le-Hole 50 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Lumley a nice place to live?

Great Lumley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Great Lumley is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Great Lumley?

Great Lumley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 221 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Lumley?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Lumley are Lumley Infant and Nursery School and Lumley Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Great Lumley in total.

What are house prices like in Great Lumley?

The current median house price in Great Lumley is £205,000, around 28% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £175,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 31%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Great Lumley in context

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Postcode districts in Great Lumley

DH3 54 ⇄

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