Town Pop. 332

Living in Lesbury: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lesbury comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 7 scored places sharing the NE66 postcode district, Lesbury ranks 3rd.

The NE66 district averages 42/100, putting Lesbury 5 points below its own postcode area. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (84). For the surrounding area, see NE66 postcode district.

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Lesbury scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
361.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 514% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 29 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 1106% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 532% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 476% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 18 crimes
  2. 2 Hipsburn Steadings 11 crimes
  3. 3 Taylor Drive 9 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
83
Green Space 31
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Hipsburn Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service12.7 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital22.4 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary28.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAlnwick Medical Group2.7 mi
GP capacity1,468 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate49.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired38.4%Student2.7%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership64.3%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
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
23
Alnmouth 0.6 mi
Acklington 6.4 mi
Chathill 10 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lesbury 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

Hipsburn 37 0.5 mi away ⇄
Longhoughton 32 2.2 mi away ⇄
Alnwick 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shilbottle 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Warkworth 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Amble 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Acklington 43 6.1 mi away ⇄
Swarland 36 6.8 mi away ⇄
Embleton 41 6.8 mi away ⇄
South Broomhill 0 7.2 mi away ⇄
Hadston 31 7.5 mi away ⇄
Felton (Northumberland) 34 7.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lesbury a nice place to live?

Lesbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lesbury is 37/100, 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 Lesbury?

Lesbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 120 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lesbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Lesbury is Hipsburn Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lesbury in total.

Lesbury in context

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Postcode districts in Lesbury

NE66 42 ⇄

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