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Living in Ponteland: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ponteland is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the NE20 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 13 points above the NE20 district's 27/100. Safety (92) and economic health (88) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
52.1 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 160 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 96 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Shoplifting 65 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Other theft 30 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 95 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 73 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 40 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 36 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
79
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 17
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 13
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
37
6 schools in area
1Outstanding5Good
  • Darras Hall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Emily Wilding Davison SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ponteland Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ponteland High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ponteland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Richard Coates Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary6.1 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital6.7 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital9.1 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,578 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 237 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate50.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired36.6%Student4.3%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.5%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary12.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)13.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.3%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership86.5%
Among the least-deprived 11% 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
16
Airport 1.9 mi
Callerton Parkway 2.4 mi
Bank Foot 3.7 mi
J3 A194(M) 11.7 mi
J2 A194(M) 11.7 mi
J2 A194(M) 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £415,000 68
Detached £700,000 34
Semi-detached £345,000 13
Flat / Maisonette £178,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£157k £359k £567k £768k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Medburn 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Woolsington 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Callerton 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Throckley 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Walbottle 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ogle 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Heddon-on-the-Wall 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Newburn 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ouston 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ryton 57 4.7 mi away ⇄
Stamfordham 27 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ponteland a nice place to live?

Ponteland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ponteland 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 Ponteland?

Ponteland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 480 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ponteland?

Among the top-rated schools in Ponteland are Darras Hall Primary School, Emily Wilding Davison School and Ponteland Community Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Ponteland in total.

What are house prices like in Ponteland?

The current median house price in Ponteland is £415,000, around 46% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £700,000, semi-detached £345,000, flat £178,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 68 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ponteland in context

See where Ponteland ranks among the best places to live in Northumberland

Postcode districts in Ponteland

NE20 42 ⇄

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