Town Pop. 1,700

Living in Lynemouth: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lynemouth comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 90/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 22/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NE61 postcode district. Against the wider NE61 district average of 43/100, that is 9 points below. Its broadband score runs 47 points above the NE61 district's 43/100. For the surrounding area, see NE61 postcode district.

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Lynemouth scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
22
264.1 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 137 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 114 crimes
↑ 341% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 75 crimes
↑ 549% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
other 73 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Boland Road 52 crimes
  2. 2 Allan Road 39 crimes
  3. 3 East Lea 37 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 3.117 · PM2.5 4.776 · PM10 8.639 µg/m³
81
Green Space 22
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • NCEA William Leech CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital9 mi
Community Paramedic Service15.8 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary15.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgerySeaton Park Medical Group2.9 mi
GP capacity1,834 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
5
Employment rate43.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.5%Unemployed4.5%Retired27.3%Student3.6%Other inactive21.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial21%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary44.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.5%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership45.5%
Among the most-deprived 4% 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
Ashington 2.4 mi
Widdrington 4 mi
Pegswood 4.9 mi
J3 A194(M) 18.2 mi
J2 A194(M) 18.8 mi
J2 A194(M) 19.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lynemouth 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

Woodhorn 0 0.6 mi away ⇄
Ellington (Northumberland) 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ashington (Northumberland) 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Widdrington Station 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stakeford 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bomarsund 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cambois 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Choppington 47 4.8 mi away ⇄
Pegswood 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bedlington 47 5.5 mi away ⇄
Blyth (Northumberland) 51 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lynemouth a nice place to live?

Lynemouth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lynemouth is 34/100, 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 Lynemouth?

Crime levels in Lynemouth are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 22/100. There were 449 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lynemouth?

Among the top-rated schools in Lynemouth is NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lynemouth in total.

Lynemouth in context

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Postcode districts in Lynemouth

NE61 43 ⇄
NE63 50 ⇄

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