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Living in High Shincliffe: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

High Shincliffe scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. On broadband specifically, High Shincliffe sits 42 points above the DH1 district figure of 49/100.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (87). That puts High Shincliffe in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DH1 postcode district.

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High Shincliffe scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
122.9 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 41 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Other crime 23 crimes
↑ 1285% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shincliffe Lane 44 crimes
  2. 2 Robert Moore Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Grange Way 7 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.877 · PM2.5 5.321 · PM10 9.485 µg/m³
78
Green Space 29
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
37
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham2.8 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust12.2 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBowburn Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity3,111 patients per GP
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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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.6%Student3.3%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.4%Skilled & technical25%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.6%Level 3 (A levels)12.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)57.7%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership83.2%
Among the least-deprived 10% 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
37
Durham 2.5 mi
Chester-le-Street 7.1 mi
Bishop Auckland 8.7 mi
J61 A1(M) 1.7 mi
J61 A1(M) 2.1 mi
J62 A1(M) 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in High Shincliffe 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

Bowburn 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Sherburn (County Durham) 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Durham 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Croxdale 26 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sherburn Hill 33 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shadforth 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Coxhoe 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
High Pittington 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Brandon (County Durham) 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kelloe 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cornforth 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Thornley 40 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is High Shincliffe a nice place to live?

High Shincliffe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for High Shincliffe is 54/100, 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 High Shincliffe?

High Shincliffe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 102 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in High Shincliffe?

Among the top-rated schools in High Shincliffe is Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in High Shincliffe in total.

High Shincliffe in context

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Postcode districts in High Shincliffe

DH1 51 ⇄

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