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.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
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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 |
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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