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Living in Riding Mill: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Riding Mill scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Safety falls furthest short: 48/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. On transport specifically, Riding Mill sits 18 points above the NE44 district figure of 17/100.

That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: schools (11), healthcare (20), lifestyle (22) and broadband (25). Wider context for the surrounding area: NE44 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
237.2 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 105 crimes
↑ 362% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ferry Road 103 crimes
  2. 2 Ladycutters Lane 18 crimes
  3. 3 Riding Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 6.9 µg/m³
83
Green Space 62
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area
1Good
  • Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsHexham General Hospital4.6 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary13.9 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital15.3 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryCorbridge Medical Group2.4 mi
GP capacity950 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
50%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
50%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate46.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired38.3%Student4.4%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.8%Skilled & technical29.3%Routine & elementary13.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)13.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)52.5%Apprenticeship3.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership82.7%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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
35
Riding Mill 0.2 mi
Corbridge 2.2 mi
Stocksfield 2.3 mi
J65 A1(M) 16.5 mi
J65 A1(M) 16.9 mi
J64 A1(M) 17 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Riding Mill 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

Corbridge 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Newton Hall 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stocksfield 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ovingham 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Prudhoe 59 5.1 mi away ⇄
Hexham 53 5.3 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Northumberland) 41 5.6 mi away ⇄
Acomb 42 6.2 mi away ⇄
Wylam 60 6.5 mi away ⇄
Ouston 0 6.6 mi away ⇄
Ebchester 51 6.6 mi away ⇄
Chopwell 33 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Riding Mill a nice place to live?

Riding Mill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Riding Mill is 37/100, 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 Riding Mill?

Riding Mill has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 162 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Riding Mill?

Among the top-rated schools in Riding Mill is Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Riding Mill in total.

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Postcode districts in Riding Mill

NE44 36 ⇄

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