Town Pop. 22,100

Living in Hebburn: Liveability Score 68/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hebburn is 68/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Hebburn most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 40/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That sits 18 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (92), schools (81) and transport (81) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NE31 postcode district.

68
OUT OF 100
Good
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Hebburn scores 68 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
124.5 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 1,061 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 432 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 276 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Shoplifting 260 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Public order 201 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 522 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Monkton Road 201 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 97 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 97 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 11.3 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 52
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Ample 5
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
81
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 26 in area · 54 within 4km
3Outstanding18Good2Requires Improvement3Ungraded
  • Clervaux Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • St Aloysius Catholic Junior School AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • The Sue Hedley Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Bede Burn Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bill Quay Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Carville Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Fellgate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hebburn Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Jarrow Cross CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Jarrow SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
80
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth Hospital2.4 mi
South Tyneside District Hospital2.7 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust2.9 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.7%
3 GP surgeries in area 16 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,635 patients per GP
4dentists4pharmacies

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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)33%
available across South Tyneside
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 442 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed3.7%Retired21.6%Student3.7%Other inactive14.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.2%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary34.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.2%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership57.9%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax South Tyneside · 2026-27
A £1,623
B £1,893
C £2,164
D £2,434
E £2,975
F £3,516
G £4,057
H £4,868
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
81
Hebburn 0.4 mi
Jarrow 1 mi
Hadrian Road 1.4 mi
J3 A194(M) 1.8 mi
J2 A194(M) 2.4 mi
J2 A194(M) 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
63
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 20
Retail Shopping Ample 68
Takeaways Ample 13
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 £159,950 140
Detached £278,000 23
Semi-detached £180,000 49
Terraced £145,000 48
Flat / Maisonette £94,750 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£71k £154k £239k £322k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Jarrow 63 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wallsend 63 2.0 mi away ⇄
Follingsby 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Boldon Colliery 61 2.5 mi away ⇄
East Boldon and West Boldon 68 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gateshead 66 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tynemouth 65 3.6 mi away ⇄
South Shields 63 3.6 mi away ⇄
Springwell 70 3.9 mi away ⇄
Longbenton 65 4.0 mi away ⇄
Shiremoor 58 4.4 mi away ⇄
Cleadon 66 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hebburn a nice place to live?

Yes, Hebburn is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Hebburn is 68/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hebburn?

Hebburn has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 2,752 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hebburn?

Among the top-rated schools in Hebburn are Clervaux Nursery School, St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy and The Sue Hedley Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 26 rated schools in Hebburn in total.

What are house prices like in Hebburn?

The current median house price in Hebburn is £159,950, around 44% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £278,000, semi-detached £180,000, terraced £145,000, flat £94,750. There were 140 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hebburn in context

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Postcode districts in Hebburn

NE31 67 ⇄
NE32 62 ⇄

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