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Living in Redburn: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Redburn is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 83/100 against a national town median of 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 5/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the NE47 postcode district, Redburn ranks 2nd. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE47 postcode district.

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Redburn scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
371.2 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 38 crimes
↑ 398% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 371% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 354% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 990% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 23 crimes
  2. 2 Bardon Mill 19 crimes
  3. 3 Rosehill 16 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 2.1 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 6.6 µg/m³
84
Green Space 82
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • Henshaw Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsHexham General Hospital10.3 mi
Cumberland Infirmary23.9 mi
Community Paramedic Service28.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHaltwhistle Medical Group4.1 mi
GP capacity1,195 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired36.5%Student1.9%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership77.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
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
11
Bardon Mill 0.7 mi
Haltwhistle 4 mi
Haydon Bridge 4.6 mi
J43 M6 21.5 mi
J43 M6 21.6 mi
J42 M6 21.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Redburn in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Haltwhistle 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Haydon Bridge 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Allendale Town 38 6.9 mi away ⇄
Gilsland 41 8.3 mi away ⇄
Acomb 42 10 mi away ⇄
Humshaugh 40 10 mi away ⇄
Hexham 53 10 mi away ⇄
Alston 34 12 mi away ⇄
Bellingham 44 13 mi away ⇄
Corbridge 52 14 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Carlisle) 45 15 mi away ⇄
Riding Mill 37 16 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Redburn a nice place to live?

Redburn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Redburn is 42/100, 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 Redburn?

Redburn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Redburn?

Among the top-rated schools in Redburn is Henshaw Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Redburn in total.

Redburn in context

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Postcode districts in Redburn

NE47 38 ⇄

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