Town Pop. 1,832

Living in New Hartley: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for New Hartley is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where New Hartley most outperforms the national norm: 43/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 51/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the NE25 postcode district. The NE25 district averages 66/100, putting New Hartley 15 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, New Hartley sits 27 points below the NE25 district figure of 70/100. For the surrounding area, see NE25 postcode district.

51
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New Hartley scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
54 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 47 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 28 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Michael'S Avenue 13 crimes
  2. 2 Meadow View 11 crimes
  3. 3 Dorchester Court 8 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 41
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
42
3 schools in area · 15 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • New Hartley First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Whytrig Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Seaton Valley High SchoolSecondary · 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
23
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital1.7 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary8 mi
South Tyneside District Hospital8.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryElsdon Avenue Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,620 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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed3.1%Retired27.2%Student3%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary27.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)21.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.3%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74.4%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
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 C
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Seaton Delaval 1 mi
Newsham 1.3 mi
Cramlington 3.2 mi
J3 A194(M) 9.6 mi
J2 A194(M) 10.2 mi
J2 A194(M) 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
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 New Hartley 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

Seaton Delaval 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Seaton Sluice 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Seghill 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Blyth (Northumberland) 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cramlington 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Backworth 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dudley (North Tyneside) 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shiremoor 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Whitley Bay 71 3.5 mi away ⇄
Killingworth 59 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bedlington 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Seaton Burn 53 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is New Hartley a nice place to live?

New Hartley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for New Hartley is 51/100, 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 Hartley?

New Hartley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in New Hartley?

Among the top-rated schools in New Hartley are New Hartley First School and Whytrig Middle School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in New Hartley in total.

New Hartley in context

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Postcode districts in New Hartley

NE25 66 ⇄

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