Town Pop. 3,665

Living in Langley Park: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Langley Park scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 42/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 34/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the DH7 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 8 points above the DH7 district's 34/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see DH7 postcode district.

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Langley Park scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
34
186.1 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 266 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 164 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 85 crimes
↑ 241% above national average
Shoplifting 60 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 77 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Trout'S Lane 88 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 49 crimes
  3. 3 Aldin Rise 40 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.103 · PM2.5 5.166 · PM10 9.109 µg/m³
79
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
33
3 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Esh CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh VillagePrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Langley Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham2.8 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital9.9 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust12 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,210 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 111 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired25.4%Student3.4%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary30.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.9%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership69.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
43
Durham 4 mi
Chester-le-Street 5.5 mi
Bishop Auckland 9.8 mi
J62 A1(M) 5.8 mi
J62 A1(M) 6 mi
J63 A1(M) 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £132,000 31
Semi-detached £132,500 13
Terraced £116,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£77k £153k £231k £307k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Witton Gilbert 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Esh Winning 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Burnhope 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
New Brancepeth 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sacriston 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lanchester 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Craghead 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brandon (County Durham) 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Durham 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (County Durham) 53 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Langley Park a nice place to live?

Langley Park has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Langley Park is 42/100, 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 Langley Park?

Langley Park has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 34/100. There were 682 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Langley Park?

Among the top-rated schools in Langley Park are Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Langley Park in total.

What are house prices like in Langley Park?

The current median house price in Langley Park is £132,000, around 54% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £132,500, terraced £116,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Langley Park in context

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Postcode districts in Langley Park

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