Town Pop. 1,242

Living in Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth most outperforms the national norm: 43/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 23/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 8 scored places in the DH2 postcode district. It scores 18 points below the DH2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. Its transport score runs 20 points below the DH2 district's 63/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DH2 postcode district.

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Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
23
203.7 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 83 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 73 crimes
↑ 287% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 84 crimes
  2. 2 The Green 28 crimes
  3. 3 Hawthorn Close 26 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.522 · PM2.5 5.477 · PM10 9.809 µg/m³
77
Green Space 28
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
39
1 school in area · 17 within 4km
1Good
  • Nettlesworth Primary SchoolPrimary · 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 departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham1.9 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital7.8 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust9.2 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgerySacriston Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,341 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
30
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed3.7%Retired22.6%Student3.8%Other inactive16%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.6%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary33.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership60.2%
Among the most-deprived 26% 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 Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Chester-le-Street 2.4 mi
Durham 3 mi
South Hylton 8.3 mi
J63 A1(M) 3.2 mi
J62 A1(M) 3.4 mi
J62 A1(M) 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth 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

Sacriston 45 1.1 mi away ⇄
Witton Gilbert 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (County Durham) 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Lumley 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chester-le-Street 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Durham 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Newfield 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Langley Park 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Craghead 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
West Pelton 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
West Rainton 41 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth a nice place to live?

Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth is 36/100, 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 Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth?

Crime levels in Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 23/100. There were 253 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth is Nettlesworth Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth in total.

Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth in context

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Postcode districts in Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth

DH2 54 ⇄

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