Town Pop. 795

Living in Kibblesworth: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kibblesworth is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 37/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 14/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the NE11 postcode district, Kibblesworth scores lowest. Against the wider NE11 district average of 61/100, that is 25 points below. On transport specifically, Kibblesworth sits 47 points below the NE11 district figure of 84/100. For the surrounding area, see NE11 postcode district.

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Kibblesworth scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
14
396.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 108 crimes
↑ 1641% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
↑ 405% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 49 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 583% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
other 60 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 147 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 23 crimes
  3. 3 Banesley Lane 21 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.997 · PM2.5 5.617 · PM10 9.603 µg/m³
76
Green Space 29
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 19 within 4km
1Good
  • Kibblesworth AcademyPrimary · 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
32
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth Hospital2.6 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary5 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust6.8 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryBirtley Medical Group1.9 mi
GP capacity1,208 patients per GP
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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
62
Full fibre (FTTP)73.3%
available across Gateshead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
31
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.1%Student2.3%Other inactive13.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary31.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership60.2%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Gateshead · 2026-27
A £1,811
B £2,112
C £2,414
D £2,716
E £3,320
F £3,923
G £4,527
H £5,432
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 C
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Dunston 3.3 mi
Chester-le-Street 3.8 mi
Felling 3.9 mi
J65 A1(M) 2.1 mi
J65 A1(M) 2.4 mi
J64 A1(M) 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kibblesworth 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

Urpeth 55 1.3 mi away ⇄
Birtley 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Pelton and Ouston 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Beamish 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
West Pelton 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Newfield 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sunniside 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Springwell 70 2.8 mi away ⇄
Gateshead 66 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (County Durham) 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chester-le-Street 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
Whickham 62 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kibblesworth a nice place to live?

Kibblesworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kibblesworth is 36/100, 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 Kibblesworth?

Crime levels in Kibblesworth are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 14/100. There were 315 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kibblesworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Kibblesworth is Kibblesworth Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kibblesworth in total.

Kibblesworth in context

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Postcode districts in Kibblesworth

NE11 61 ⇄

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