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Living in Hamsterley Mill: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hamsterley Mill scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 44/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 42/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the NE39 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 17 points above the NE39 district's 27/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NE39 postcode district.

52
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Hamsterley Mill scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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NE39 1AB NE39 2AA NE39 9AE NE39

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
362.2 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 44 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 505% above national average
Shoplifting 21 crimes
↑ 606% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 401% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 281% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 24 crimes
  2. 2 Derwent Cote 14 crimes
  3. 3 West Farm Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 4.411 · PM2.5 5.078 · PM10 7.589 µg/m³
80
Green Space 60
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
24

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary7.8 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital7.9 mi
University Hospital of North Durham10.6 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryOakfields Health Group1.4 mi
GP capacity1,309 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
83.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.5%Student3.2%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical29.8%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership79%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
45
Blaydon 5.2 mi
Wylam 5.3 mi
Prudhoe 5.6 mi
J65 A1(M) 8.5 mi
J63 A1(M) 8.7 mi
J65 A1(M) 8.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hamsterley Mill 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

Blackhall Mill 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Chopwell 33 1.7 mi away ⇄
Burnopfield 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Gill 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Dipton 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Medomsley 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hobson 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
High Spen 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Tantobie 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ebchester 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Leadgate 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tanfield Lea 51 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamsterley Mill a nice place to live?

Hamsterley Mill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hamsterley Mill is 52/100, 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 Hamsterley Mill?

Hamsterley Mill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hamsterley Mill in context

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Postcode districts in Hamsterley Mill

NE39 49 ⇄

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