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Living in Longnewton: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Longnewton scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the DL2 postcode district, Longnewton ranks 4th.

Its economic health score runs 17 points above the DL2 district's 63/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DL2 postcode district.

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Longnewton scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 14 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Coatham Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
76
Green Space 24
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
5
A&E departmentsDarlington Memorial Hospital5.8 mi
The James Cook University Hospital7.8 mi
Friarage Hospital13.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.2%
Nearest GP surgeryMiddleton and Dinsdale Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity2,142 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Stockton-on-Tees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1.2%Retired33.3%Student3.3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.7%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership90%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Stockton-on-Tees · 2026-27
A £1,727
B £2,014
C £2,302
D £2,590
E £3,166
F £3,741
G £4,317
H £5,180
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
15
Allens West 2.4 mi
Eaglescliffe 2.7 mi
Dinsdale 2.8 mi
J59 A1(M) 6.6 mi
J59 A1(M) 6.7 mi
J58 A1(M) 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Longnewton 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

Middleton St George 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sadberge 23 2.4 mi away ⇄
Egglescliffe 63 2.6 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Yarm 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stockton-on-Tees 57 4.0 mi away ⇄
Low Worsall 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ingleby Barwick 60 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Thornaby-on-Tees 55 4.8 mi away ⇄
Kirklevington 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
Beaumont Hill 39 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Longnewton a nice place to live?

Longnewton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Longnewton is 39/100, 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 Longnewton?

Longnewton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Longnewton?

Among the top-rated schools in Longnewton is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Longnewton in total.

Longnewton in context

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Postcode districts in Longnewton

DL2 39 ⇄
TS21 37 ⇄

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