Town Pop. 1,136

Living in Kelloe: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kelloe scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Kelloe most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 17/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Kelloe places 10th of 16 in the DH6 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Kelloe sits 43 points above the DH6 district figure of 56/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see DH6 postcode district.

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Kelloe scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
243.8 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 81 crimes
↑ 369% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 77 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 275% above national average
Burglary 26 crimes
↑ 554% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Morley Crescent 44 crimes
  2. 2 Front Street 41 crimes
  3. 3 The Grove 17 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.514 · PM2.5 5.486 · PM10 10.088 µg/m³
77
Green Space 30
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Cassop Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kelloe Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

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
22
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham6.5 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital13.3 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust14 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryCoxhoe Medical Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity3,261 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
17
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed3.4%Retired22.9%Student2.9%Other inactive16.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.3%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary44.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.3%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership54.3%
Among the most-deprived 17% of areas in England
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
36
Durham 5.9 mi
Horden 7.3 mi
Newton Aycliffe 8.7 mi
J61 A1(M) 1.9 mi
J61 A1(M) 1.9 mi
J60 A1(M) 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 £109,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£92k £95k £98k £101k 2023

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

Nearby places

Coxhoe 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Trimdon Grange 31 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cornforth 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bowburn 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Trimdon 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Thornley 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Trimdon Colliery 33 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wheatley Hill 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bishop Middleham 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shadforth 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Fishburn 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
High Shincliffe 54 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kelloe a nice place to live?

Kelloe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kelloe is 38/100, 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 Kelloe?

Kelloe has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 277 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kelloe?

Among the top-rated schools in Kelloe is Cassop Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Kelloe in total.

What are house prices like in Kelloe?

The current median house price in Kelloe is £109,000, around 62% below the England and Wales average.

Kelloe in context

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Postcode districts in Kelloe

DH6 37 ⇄

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