Town Pop. 3,204

Living in Hadston: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hadston is 31/100, built from 9 categories. Safety falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. That places it last of the 10 scored places in the NE61 postcode district.

It scores 12 points below the NE61 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That is 19 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (17), schools (19) and transport (23) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see NE61 postcode district.

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Hadston scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
32
146.1 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 183 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 86 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 56 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Public order 50 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Other crime 39 crimes
↑ 510% above national average
other 54 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Prison 132 crimes
  2. 2 Chibburn Avenue 59 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 47 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 2.212 · PM2.5 4.542 · PM10 8.11 µg/m³
83
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
19
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Broomhill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Red Row Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service11.9 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital14.5 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary21 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryCoquet Medical Group3 mi
GP capacity1,846 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
52
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 71 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate39.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed39.4%Unemployed3.2%Retired19.8%Student2.6%Other inactive35.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial21.9%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary41.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.4%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership59.3%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 C
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Acklington 2.2 mi
Widdrington 3.6 mi
Alnmouth 7.1 mi
J3 A194(M) 24.2 mi
J2 A194(M) 24.7 mi
J2 A194(M) 25.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £215,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£121k £150k £180k £209k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

South Broomhill 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Acklington 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Amble 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Warkworth 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Widdrington Station 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Felton (Northumberland) 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
West Thirston 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ellington (Northumberland) 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Swarland 36 6.0 mi away ⇄
Lynemouth 34 6.4 mi away ⇄
Shilbottle 37 6.4 mi away ⇄
Woodhorn 0 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hadston a nice place to live?

Hadston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hadston is 31/100, 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 Hadston?

Hadston has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 32/100. There were 468 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hadston?

Among the top-rated schools in Hadston are Broomhill Primary School and Red Row Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hadston in total.

What are house prices like in Hadston?

The current median house price in Hadston is £215,000, around 25% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 71%.

Hadston in context

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Postcode districts in Hadston

NE61 43 ⇄
NE65 36 ⇄

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