Town Pop. 965

Living in Hunwick: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hunwick is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Hunwick most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 48/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the DL15 postcode district, Hunwick ranks 3rd. Against the wider DL15 district average of 37/100, that is 5 points above. Its broadband score runs 59 points above the DL15 district's 40/100. For the surrounding area, see DL15 postcode district.

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Hunwick scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
171 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 66 crimes
↑ 350% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 45 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 159% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hepworth Lane 46 crimes
  2. 2 North Bitchburn Bank 13 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Street 12 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.613 · PM2.5 5.178 · PM10 9.148 µg/m³
80
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Good
  • Hunwick Primary 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
10
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham7.9 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital12.1 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWillington Medical Group1.6 mi
GP capacity1,995 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed2.9%Retired24.4%Student3.4%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary30%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
41
Bishop Auckland 2.5 mi
Shildon 5.2 mi
Newton Aycliffe 7.1 mi
J61 A1(M) 7.9 mi
J61 A1(M) 8.2 mi
J60 A1(M) 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £201,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£124k £138k £152k £166k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Willington (County Durham) 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Witton Park 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Byers Green 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Crook 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Witton-le-Wear 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bishop Auckland 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Toft Hill and High Etherley 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Billy Row 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Coundon and Leeholme 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
West Auckland 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Spennymoor 46 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hunwick a nice place to live?

Hunwick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hunwick is 42/100, 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 Hunwick?

Hunwick has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 165 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hunwick?

Among the top-rated schools in Hunwick is Hunwick Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hunwick in total.

What are house prices like in Hunwick?

The current median house price in Hunwick is £201,250, around 29% below the England and Wales average.

Hunwick in context

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Postcode districts in Hunwick

DL15 37 ⇄

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