Town Pop. 384

Living in New Brancepeth: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for New Brancepeth is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 54/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That is the highest score of the 11 places in the DH7 postcode district.

The DH7 district averages 41/100, putting New Brancepeth 14 points above its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (93). On the national picture that lands New Brancepeth in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see DH7 postcode district.

55
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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New Brancepeth scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
239.6 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 44 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 321% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 680% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cochrane Mews 17 crimes
  2. 2 Sleetburn Court 17 crimes
  3. 3 Boundary Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
80
Green Space 35
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
4 schools in area · 17 within 4km
1Good2Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Silver Tree Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw MoorPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • New Brancepeth Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham2.4 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital11.9 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust13.4 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDunelm Medical Practice1.2 mi
GP capacity1,696 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.8%Student3.8%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary26.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership80%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
54
Durham 2.9 mi
Chester-le-Street 6.7 mi
Bishop Auckland 7.7 mi
J62 A1(M) 5 mi
J62 A1(M) 5.4 mi
J61 A1(M) 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 New Brancepeth 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

Ushaw Moor and Bearpark 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Brandon (County Durham) 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Esh Winning 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Langley Park 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Witton Gilbert 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Durham 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Croxdale 26 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sacriston 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Willington (County Durham) 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
High Shincliffe 54 4.5 mi away ⇄
Billy Row 51 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is New Brancepeth a nice place to live?

New Brancepeth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for New Brancepeth is 55/100, 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 New Brancepeth?

New Brancepeth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in New Brancepeth?

Among the top-rated schools in New Brancepeth is Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in New Brancepeth in total.

New Brancepeth in context

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Postcode districts in New Brancepeth

DH7 41 ⇄

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