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Living in Pegswood: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pegswood scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 44/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NE61 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Pegswood sits 56 points above the NE61 district figure of 43/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (17), lifestyle (22) and schools (23). Wider context for the surrounding area: NE61 postcode district.

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Pegswood scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 88 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Shoplifting 15 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pegswood Precinct 30 crimes
  2. 2 De Walden Square 13 crimes
  3. 3 Butcher'S Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
80
Green Space 36
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Good
  • Pegswood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital7.5 mi
Community Paramedic Service13.3 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary13.6 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryGreystoke Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,348 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed2.6%Retired26.5%Student3.6%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.6%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary32.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership60.5%
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
31
Pegswood 0.2 mi
Morpeth 1.9 mi
Ashington 3 mi
J3 A194(M) 17.1 mi
J2 A194(M) 17.5 mi
J2 A194(M) 17.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 £165,000 33
Detached £283,000 11
Semi-detached £144,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£128k £172k £218k £262k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Morpeth 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hepscott 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
Fair Moor 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stakeford 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Choppington 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ashington (Northumberland) 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bomarsund 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bedlington 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Widdrington Station 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tranwell Woods 56 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ellington (Northumberland) 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Woodhorn 0 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pegswood a nice place to live?

Pegswood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pegswood is 46/100, 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 Pegswood?

Pegswood has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 235 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pegswood?

Among the top-rated schools in Pegswood is Pegswood Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pegswood in total.

What are house prices like in Pegswood?

The current median house price in Pegswood is £165,000, around 42% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £283,000, semi-detached £144,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Pegswood

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