Town Pop. 4,784

Living in Middleton St George: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Middleton St George scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 71/100 versus a median of 88/100. Middleton St George places 3rd of 8 in the DL2 postcode district.

That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: lifestyle (17), schools (18), healthcare (26) and transport (26). Wider context for the surrounding area: DL2 postcode district.

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Middleton St George scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
92.8 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 187 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 115 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 25 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 57 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hospital 53 crimes
  2. 2 Aviation Way 39 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 23 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St. George's Church of England AcademyPrimary · 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
26
A&E departmentsDarlington Memorial Hospital3.5 mi
The James Cook University Hospital8.1 mi
Friarage Hospital10.8 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,058 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)79.1%
available across Darlington
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 133 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.5%Student2.8%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership82.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Darlington · 2026-27
A £1,663
B £1,940
C £2,217
D £2,494
E £3,048
F £3,602
G £4,157
H £4,988
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
26
Dinsdale 1.2 mi
Allens West 3.2 mi
Yarm 3.7 mi
J58 A1(M) 7 mi
J58 A1(M) 7 mi
J59 A1(M) 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £200,000 43
Detached £365,000 17
Semi-detached £182,500 12
Terraced £135,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£134k £213k £294k £373k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Longnewton 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Low Worsall 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sadberge 23 2.7 mi away ⇄
Egglescliffe 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Yarm 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hurworth-on-Tees 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kirklevington 32 4.5 mi away ⇄
Darlington 57 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ingleby Barwick 60 4.9 mi away ⇄
Beaumont Hill 39 5.6 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) 38 5.8 mi away ⇄
Dalton-on-Tees 0 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Middleton St George a nice place to live?

Middleton St George has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Middleton St George is 41/100, 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 Middleton St George?

Middleton St George has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 444 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Middleton St George?

Among the top-rated schools in Middleton St George is St. George's Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Middleton St George in total.

What are house prices like in Middleton St George?

The current median house price in Middleton St George is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £365,000, semi-detached £182,500, terraced £135,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Middleton St George in context

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Postcode districts in Middleton St George

DL2 39 ⇄
TS16 61 ⇄

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