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Living in Horsley (Northumberland): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horsley (Northumberland) comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 27/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 7 places sharing the NE15 postcode district, Horsley (Northumberland) scores lowest.

Against the wider NE15 district average of 59/100, that is 18 points below. On healthcare specifically, Horsley (Northumberland) sits 37 points below the NE15 district figure of 63/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE15 postcode district.

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Horsley (Northumberland) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
198.3 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 11 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 485% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 623% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Way 16 crimes
  2. 2 Springfield Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 3.769 · PM2.5 5.07 · PM10 8.82 µg/m³
80
Green Space 35
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary9 mi
Hexham General Hospital9.4 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital11.2 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryRiversdale Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,663 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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.7%Retired31.8%Student3.5%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership65.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 E
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Prudhoe 1.5 mi
Wylam 1.8 mi
Stocksfield 3.7 mi
J65 A1(M) 12.7 mi
J1 A194(M) 13.2 mi
J65 A1(M) 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Horsley (Northumberland) 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

Ovingham 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wylam 60 1.4 mi away ⇄
Prudhoe 59 1.8 mi away ⇄
Heddon-on-the-Wall 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ouston 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Newton Hall 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Crawcrook and Greenside 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stocksfield 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Medburn 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Throckley 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stamfordham 27 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ryton 57 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horsley (Northumberland) a nice place to live?

Horsley (Northumberland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Horsley (Northumberland) is 41/100, 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 Horsley (Northumberland)?

Horsley (Northumberland) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Horsley (Northumberland) in context

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Postcode districts in Horsley (Northumberland)

NE15 59 ⇄

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