Town Pop. 5,417

Living in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 96/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 30/100 against a town median of 88/100.

On broadband specifically, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea sits 9 points above the NE64 district figure of 87/100. 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: economic health (17), healthcare (27) and transport (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE64 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
30
120.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 178 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 142 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 100 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Shoplifting 68 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Public order 53 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
other 114 crimes
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  1. 1 Supermarket 66 crimes
  2. 2 Allan Road 39 crimes
  3. 3 East Lea 37 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
81
Green Space 49
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital7.3 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary14.2 mi
South Tyneside District Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgerySeaton Park Medical Group1.9 mi
GP capacity1,834 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 176 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
17
Employment rate44.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed44.8%Unemployed4.1%Retired30.6%Student2.8%Other inactive17.7%
Professional & managerial25.8%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary39.6%
No qualifications26.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.8%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership55.3%
Among the most-deprived 14% 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 D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Ashington 2.2 mi
Bedlington 3.7 mi
Blyth Bebside 4.4 mi
J3 A194(M) 16.5 mi
J2 A194(M) 17.1 mi
J2 A194(M) 17.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 30
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £141,500 48
Semi-detached £143,000 13
Terraced £137,500 32
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£88k £110k £134k £157k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newbiggin-by-the-Sea a nice place to live?

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newbiggin-by-the-Sea 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 Newbiggin-by-the-Sea?

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 30/100. There were 655 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea?

Among the top-rated schools in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea in total.

What are house prices like in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea?

The current median house price in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is £141,500, around 50% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £143,000, terraced £137,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 48 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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