Town Pop. 1,138

Living in Ovingham: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ovingham is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 35/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

It scores 5 points below the NE42 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Its healthcare score runs 18 points below the NE42 district's 53/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86). Wider context for the surrounding area: NE42 postcode district.

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Ovingham scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
109.8 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 39 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Way 16 crimes
  2. 2 Main Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Burnside Close 14 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 3.962 · PM2.5 5.16 · PM10 8.027 µg/m³
80
Green Space 51
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
36
3 schools in area · 11 within 4km
3Good
  • Ovingham Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ovingham Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Prudhoe Castle First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsHexham General Hospital8.8 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary9.5 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital11.3 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryPrudhoe Medical Group0.8 mi
GP capacity1,265 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired31.2%Student3.8%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.6%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership65.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
33
Prudhoe 0.3 mi
Wylam 2.1 mi
Stocksfield 2.6 mi
J65 A1(M) 12.7 mi
J65 A1(M) 13.2 mi
J1 A194(M) 13.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£172k £189k £206k £223k 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Prudhoe 59 0.9 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Northumberland) 41 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wylam 60 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stocksfield 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Newton Hall 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Crawcrook and Greenside 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Heddon-on-the-Wall 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ouston 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chopwell 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
High Spen 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ryton 57 4.4 mi away ⇄
Riding Mill 37 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ovingham a nice place to live?

Ovingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ovingham is 47/100, 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 Ovingham?

Ovingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 125 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ovingham?

Among the top-rated schools in Ovingham are Ovingham Church of England First School, Ovingham Middle School and Prudhoe Castle First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Ovingham in total.

What are house prices like in Ovingham?

The current median house price in Ovingham is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average.

Ovingham in context

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Postcode districts in Ovingham

NE42 52 ⇄

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