Town Pop. 6,944

Living in Murton (County Durham): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Murton (County Durham) comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Murton (County Durham) most outperforms the national norm: 59/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 14/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SR7 postcode district.

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Murton (County Durham) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
14
201.6 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 428 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Shoplifting 294 crimes
↑ 442% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 205 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 155 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
Public order 71 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
other 247 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 174 crimes
  2. 2 Fife Street 167 crimes
  3. 3 Sea View Walk 57 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
37
2 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Good
  • Ribbon SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, MurtonPrimary · 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
50
A&E departmentsSunderland Primary care Trust7.5 mi
University Hospital of North Durham7.5 mi
South Tyneside District Hospital10.4 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,125 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 220 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
24
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed3.1%Retired24.9%Student3.4%Other inactive17%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.6%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary40.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.6%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership57.8%
Among the most-deprived 24% of areas in England
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 Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
59
Seaham 2.2 mi
Horden 4.9 mi
Park Lane 5.9 mi
J62 A1(M) 5.7 mi
J62 A1(M) 6 mi
J63 A1(M) 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 63
Takeaways Adequate 5
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 £96,500 46
Semi-detached £101,000 20
Terraced £83,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£69k £91k £115k £137k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

South Hetton 39 1.4 mi away ⇄
Seaham 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Easington Lane 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Haswell 30 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hetton-le-Hole 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Easington (County Durham) 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hetton le Hill 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
East Rainton 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Houghton-le-Spring 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Shotton Colliery 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Peterlee 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
High Pittington 50 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Murton (County Durham) a nice place to live?

Murton (County Durham) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Murton (County Durham) is 42/100, 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 Murton (County Durham)?

Crime levels in Murton (County Durham) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 14/100. There were 1,400 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Murton (County Durham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Murton (County Durham) are Ribbon School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Murton (County Durham) in total.

What are house prices like in Murton (County Durham)?

The current median house price in Murton (County Durham) is £96,500, around 66% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £101,000, terraced £83,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 46 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Murton (County Durham) in context

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Postcode districts in Murton (County Durham)

SR7 46 ⇄

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