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Living in Newfield: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newfield scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Newfield most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Among the 8 scored places sharing the DH2 postcode district, Newfield ranks 2nd.

The DH2 district averages 54/100, putting Newfield 5 points above its own postcode area. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (90) and safety (85) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DH2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
108.3 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 55 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 King'S Lane 26 crimes
  2. 2 Front Street 13 crimes
  3. 3 Beamish Court 12 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 35
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
37
1 school in area · 17 within 4km
1Good
  • Roseberry Primary and Nursery 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
46
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth Hospital5.1 mi
University Hospital of North Durham5.3 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary7.6 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryGardiner Crescent Surgery0.8 mi
GP capacity1,481 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate64.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired23.1%Student3.1%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary27.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)21%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership78%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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 C
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Chester-le-Street 1.9 mi
Dunston 5.8 mi
Durham 6.2 mi
J63 A1(M) 2.2 mi
J63 A1(M) 2.4 mi
J64 A1(M) 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £161,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£151k £160k £171k £181k 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Whitehill (County Durham) 53 0.8 mi away ⇄
West Pelton 51 0.9 mi away ⇄
Pelton and Ouston 56 1.0 mi away ⇄
Urpeth 55 1.4 mi away ⇄
Chester-le-Street 62 1.7 mi away ⇄
Beamish 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Craghead 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kibblesworth 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Birtley 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stanley (County Durham) 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sacriston 45 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newfield a nice place to live?

Newfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Newfield is 59/100, 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 Newfield?

Newfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 129 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newfield?

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

What are house prices like in Newfield?

The current median house price in Newfield is £161,000, around 44% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%.

Newfield in context

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Postcode districts in Newfield

DH2 54 ⇄

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