Town Pop. 29,310

Living in Jarrow: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Jarrow is 63/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Jarrow most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 27/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is 13 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (90) and schools (80) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE31 postcode district.

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NE31 1AA NE31 2AA NE31 9AG NE31 NE32 NE34 NE35

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

139.4 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 1,467 crimes

↑ 50% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 659 crimes

↑ 48% above national average

Shoplifting 406 crimes

↑ 78% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 402 crimes

↑ 101% above national average

Public order 330 crimes

↑ 74% above national average

other 823 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Monkton Road 201 crimes
2 Parking Area 124 crimes
3 Petrol Station 81 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 12.1 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³

Green Space 76

Parks Ample 51

Sports Pitches Ample 19

Allotments Adequate 2

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Adequate 3

Bowling Greens Adequate 2

Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 31 in area · 52 within 4km

3Outstanding24Good2Requires Improvement2Ungraded

Clervaux Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
Outstanding
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
The Sue Hedley Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2025
Outstanding
Bede Burn Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Biddick Hall Infants' SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Biddick Hall Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Dunn Street Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Fellgate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Hebburn Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Hedworth Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsSouth Tyneside District Hospital0.7 mi

Sunderland Primary care Trust2 mi

Queen Elizabeth Hospital3.4 mi

Hospital waitsSouth Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi

Routine referral (median)8 wks

Treated within 18 weeks76.6%

A&E seen within 4 hrs77.7%

5 GP surgeries in area 18 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,776 patients per GP

3dentists7pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)33%

available across South Tyneside

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

97%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.1%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 729 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate51.5%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed51.5%Unemployed4.4%Retired23.5%Student4.1%Other inactive16.4%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial27.4%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary40.8%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications22.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.4%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%

Home ownership51.5%

Among the most-deprived 23% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax South Tyneside · 2026-27

A £1,623

B £1,893

C £2,164

D £2,434

E £2,975

F £3,516

G £4,057

H £4,868

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

Bede 0.5 mi

Simonside 0.9 mi

Jarrow 0.9 mi

J3 A194(M) 2.3 mi

J2 A194(M) 2.9 mi

J2 A194(M) 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 16

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 29

Retail Shopping Ample 92

Takeaways Ample 23

Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£159,000	100
Detached	£245,000	11
Semi-detached	£168,350	50
Terraced	£148,750	30

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Jarrow a nice place to live?

Jarrow is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Jarrow is 63/100, 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 Jarrow?

Crime levels in Jarrow are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 27/100. There were 4,087 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Jarrow?

Among the top-rated schools in Jarrow are Clervaux Nursery School, St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy and The Sue Hedley Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 31 rated schools in Jarrow in total.

What are house prices like in Jarrow?

The current median house price in Jarrow is £159,000, around 44% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £245,000, semi-detached £168,350, terraced £148,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 29%. There were 100 sales recorded in the past 12 months.