Town Pop. 5,065

Living in Rowlands Gill: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rowlands Gill is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 49/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the NE39 postcode district, Rowlands Gill ranks 2nd. Its broadband score runs 55 points above the NE39 district's 43/100. Safety (80) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE39 postcode district.

53
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Rowlands Gill scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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NE39 1AB NE39 2AA NE39 9AE NE39

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
78 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 127 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 105 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 42 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Shoplifting 28 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other crime 22 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
other 71 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stirling Avenue 28 crimes
  2. 2 Hookergate Lane 23 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 22 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8 µg/m³
79
Green Space 49
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
39
4 schools in area · 10 within 4km
4Good
  • High Spen Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Highfield Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Rowlands Gill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, HighfieldPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary5.7 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital6.2 mi
University Hospital of North Durham10.7 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryCedars Medical Group1.3 mi
GP capacity1,498 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)73.3%
available across Gateshead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 172 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed2.7%Retired31.5%Student3.8%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary27.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership72.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Gateshead · 2026-27
A £1,811
B £2,112
C £2,414
D £2,716
E £3,320
F £3,923
G £4,527
H £5,432
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
50
Blaydon 3.5 mi
MetroCentre 4.3 mi
Wylam 4.4 mi
J65 A1(M) 7.4 mi
J65 A1(M) 7.8 mi
J64 A1(M) 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £228,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£115k £203k £294k £382k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Burnopfield 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
High Spen 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hamsterley Mill 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hobson 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Chopwell 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tantobie 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dipton 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Blackhall Mill 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sunniside 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Crawcrook and Greenside 59 3.1 mi away ⇄
Blaydon 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Whickham 62 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rowlands Gill a nice place to live?

Rowlands Gill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rowlands Gill is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Rowlands Gill?

Rowlands Gill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 395 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rowlands Gill?

Among the top-rated schools in Rowlands Gill are High Spen Primary School, Highfield Community Primary School and Rowlands Gill Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Rowlands Gill in total.

What are house prices like in Rowlands Gill?

The current median house price in Rowlands Gill is £228,000, around 20% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Rowlands Gill in context

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Postcode districts in Rowlands Gill

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