Town Pop. 2,810

Living in Hurworth-on-Tees: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hurworth-on-Tees scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Hurworth-on-Tees most outperforms the national norm: 37/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 65/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the DL2 postcode district, Hurworth-on-Tees ranks 2nd. It scores 5 points above the DL2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. Transport (9) and lifestyle (19) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
105.3 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 109 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 89 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Neasham Covert 24 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 22 crimes
  3. 3 Foss Court 19 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
3Good
  • Croft Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hurworth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hurworth SchoolSecondary · 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
37
A&E departmentsDarlington Memorial Hospital2.9 mi
Friarage Hospital10.3 mi
The James Cook University Hospital13 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%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,393 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)79.1%
available across Darlington
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 93 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.8%Student3.8%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Darlington · 2026-27
A £1,663
B £1,940
C £2,217
D £2,494
E £3,048
F £3,602
G £4,157
H £4,988
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
9
Darlington 2.4 mi
Dinsdale 3.4 mi
North Road 3.5 mi
J57 A1(M) 3.9 mi
J58 A1(M) 5.3 mi
J56 A1(M) 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 £275,000 22
Detached £390,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£203k £259k £317k £374k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Dalton-on-Tees 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Darlington 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Middleton St George 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
East Cowton 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Barton (Richmondshire) 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Merrybent 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Sadberge 23 4.8 mi away ⇄
Beaumont Hill 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Middleton Tyas 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Low Worsall 42 5.6 mi away ⇄
Longnewton 39 6.1 mi away ⇄
Melsonby 48 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hurworth-on-Tees a nice place to live?

Hurworth-on-Tees has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hurworth-on-Tees is 44/100, 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 Hurworth-on-Tees?

Hurworth-on-Tees has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 296 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hurworth-on-Tees?

Among the top-rated schools in Hurworth-on-Tees are Croft Church of England Primary School, Hurworth Primary School and Hurworth School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Hurworth-on-Tees in total.

What are house prices like in Hurworth-on-Tees?

The current median house price in Hurworth-on-Tees is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hurworth-on-Tees in context

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Postcode districts in Hurworth-on-Tees

DL2 39 ⇄

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