Town Pop. 657

Living in Medomsley: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Medomsley comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 49/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 39/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 5 scored places in the DH8 postcode district. Its transport score runs 9 points below the DH8 district's 58/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (80). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DH8 postcode district.

50
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Medomsley scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
292.2 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 95 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 301% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 325% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fairview Drive 51 crimes
  2. 2 Highsteads 15 crimes
  3. 3 Derwent Cote 14 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.942 · PM2.5 5.072 · PM10 7.612 µg/m³
81
Green Space 76
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Good
  • Bishop Ian Ramsey 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
39
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth Hospital9.7 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary9.8 mi
University Hospital of North Durham10.8 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryOakfields Health Group1.4 mi
GP capacity1,361 patients per GP
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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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired30.5%Student3.7%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78.8%
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
49
Stocksfield 6 mi
Prudhoe 6 mi
Wylam 6.3 mi
J63 A1(M) 9.9 mi
J65 A1(M) 10 mi
J64 A1(M) 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Medomsley 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

Ebchester 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Blackhall Mill 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
Leadgate 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hamsterley Mill 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Consett 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Chopwell 33 2.3 mi away ⇄
Dipton 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Annfield Plain 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tantobie 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hobson 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Burnopfield 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
High Spen 48 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Medomsley a nice place to live?

Medomsley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Medomsley is 50/100, 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 Medomsley?

Medomsley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 192 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Medomsley?

Among the top-rated schools in Medomsley is Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Medomsley in total.

Medomsley in context

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Postcode districts in Medomsley

DH8 52 ⇄

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