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Living in Humshaugh: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Humshaugh scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 3 places sharing the NE46 postcode district, Humshaugh scores lowest.

Humshaugh is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The NE46 district averages 49/100, putting Humshaugh 9 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Humshaugh sits 22 points below the NE46 district figure of 54/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE46 postcode district.

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Humshaugh scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
78.7 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 8 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 483% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Farm Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Front Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 East Farm 4 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 1.863 · PM2.5 4.743 · PM10 8.758 µg/m³
82
Green Space 53
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Humshaugh Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsHexham General Hospital4.4 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary20.3 mi
Community Paramedic Service20.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.6 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 capacity1,898 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired38.2%Student3.2%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership65.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
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
3
Hexham 4.4 mi
Haydon Bridge 6.3 mi
Corbridge 6.4 mi
J65 A1(M) 24 mi
J65 A1(M) 24.5 mi
J1 A194(M) 24.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Humshaugh 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

Acomb 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hexham 53 4.6 mi away ⇄
Corbridge 52 6.0 mi away ⇄
Haydon Bridge 49 6.5 mi away ⇄
Newton Hall 41 8.5 mi away ⇄
Riding Mill 37 8.5 mi away ⇄
Bellingham 44 9.0 mi away ⇄
Stamfordham 27 9.9 mi away ⇄
Ouston 0 10 mi away ⇄
Redburn 42 10 mi away ⇄
Allendale Town 38 11 mi away ⇄
Stocksfield 46 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Humshaugh a nice place to live?

Humshaugh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Humshaugh is 40/100, 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 Humshaugh?

Humshaugh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 27 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Humshaugh?

Among the top-rated schools in Humshaugh is Humshaugh Church of England First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Humshaugh in total.

Humshaugh in context

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Postcode districts in Humshaugh

NE46 49 ⇄

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