Town Pop. 13,371

Living in Killingworth: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Killingworth is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Killingworth most outperforms the national norm: 65/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 59/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the NE12 postcode district, Killingworth scores lowest. Notably, nothing falls below 43/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. It scores 7 points below the NE12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 66/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE12 postcode district.

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Killingworth scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

112.7 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 510 crimes

↑ 14% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 291 crimes

↑ 43% above national average

Shoplifting 139 crimes

↑ 33% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 116 crimes

↑ 28% above national average

Other theft 107 crimes

↑ 29% above national average

other 344 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Stratford Close 72 crimes
2 Parking Area 66 crimes
3 Petrol Station 59 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 10.6 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³

Green Space 66

Parks Ample 10

Sports Pitches Ample 7

Allotments Adequate 2

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 31 within 4km

3Outstanding7Good1Inadequate1Ungraded

Bailey Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Benton Dene Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Percy Hedley SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Amberley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Benton Dene SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
Good
Burradon Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Forest Hall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
George Stephenson High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
Good
Grasmere AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest HallPrimary · inspected 2025
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 departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital1.6 mi

Royal Victoria Infirmary3.8 mi

South Tyneside District Hospital6.1 mi

Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks82.8%

A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%

2 GP surgeries in area 10 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,534 patients per GP

2dentists3pharmacies

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)83.6%

available across North Tyneside

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

90.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

90.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98.8%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 263 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate57.7%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired27.3%Student3.3%Other inactive9.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial38%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary28.8%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%

Home ownership67.7%

Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England

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

Bills

Council tax North Tyneside · 2026-27

A £1,641

B £1,915

C £2,188

D £2,462

E £3,009

F £3,556

G £4,103

H £4,924

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

Palmersville 1.6 mi

Benton 1.7 mi

Four Lane Ends 1.9 mi

J3 A194(M) 6.8 mi

J2 A194(M) 7.2 mi

J2 A194(M) 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 7

Restaurants & Cafes Some 2

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5

Retail Shopping Ample 30

Takeaways Adequate 9

Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£170,000	76
Detached	£321,000	20
Semi-detached	£177,500	14
Terraced	£162,500	30
Flat / Maisonette	£86,000	12

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Killingworth a nice place to live?

Killingworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Killingworth is 59/100, 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 Killingworth?

Killingworth has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 1,507 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Killingworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Killingworth are Bailey Green Primary School, Benton Dene Primary School and Percy Hedley School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Killingworth in total.

What are house prices like in Killingworth?

The current median house price in Killingworth is £170,000, around 40% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £321,000, semi-detached £177,500, terraced £162,500, flat £86,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 76 sales recorded in the past 12 months.