Town Pop. 3,456

Living in Haltwhistle: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Haltwhistle is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 45/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 39/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Against the wider NE49 district average of 42/100, that is 6 points above. Its healthcare score runs 15 points above the NE49 district's 30/100. Environment (82) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NE49 postcode district.

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Haltwhistle scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
71.2 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 81 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Holmeside Crescent 20 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Stoneyrigg Close 15 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 6.4 µg/m³
84
Green Space 77
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area
1Outstanding
  • Haltwhistle Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsHexham General Hospital14.1 mi
Cumberland Infirmary19.7 mi
Community Paramedic Service31.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity760 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 178 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.5%Student2.8%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.1%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary39.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)22%Apprenticeship9%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership63.4%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
Haltwhistle 0.1 mi
Bardon Mill 4.7 mi
Haydon Bridge 8.6 mi
J43 M6 17.6 mi
J43 M6 17.7 mi
J42 M6 18.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 26
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £167,500 20
Terraced £165,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£105k £128k £151k £174k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Redburn 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Gilsland 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Haydon Bridge 49 8.4 mi away ⇄
Allendale Town 38 9.8 mi away ⇄
Alston 34 11 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Carlisle) 45 11 mi away ⇄
Hayton (Carlisle) 38 13 mi away ⇄
Oldwall 0 14 mi away ⇄
Humshaugh 40 14 mi away ⇄
Acomb 42 14 mi away ⇄
Heads Nook 34 14 mi away ⇄
Hexham 53 14 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Haltwhistle a nice place to live?

Haltwhistle has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Haltwhistle is 48/100, 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 Haltwhistle?

Haltwhistle has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 246 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Haltwhistle?

Among the top-rated schools in Haltwhistle is Haltwhistle Primary Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Haltwhistle in total.

What are house prices like in Haltwhistle?

The current median house price in Haltwhistle is £167,500, around 41% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Haltwhistle in context

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Postcode districts in Haltwhistle

NE49 42 ⇄

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