Town Pop. 5,309

Living in Sacriston: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sacriston is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 28/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the DH7 postcode district, Sacriston ranks 6th. On broadband specifically, Sacriston sits 60 points above the DH7 district figure of 38/100. That puts Sacriston in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DH7 postcode district.

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Sacriston scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
28
155.6 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 263 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 178 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 102 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Shoplifting 90 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Public order 53 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
other 140 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Crossleas 114 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 84 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 43 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
78
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
41
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
3Good
  • Edmondsley Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good
  • Sacriston AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Bede's Catholic Primary School, SacristonPrimary · 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
42
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham1.9 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital7.8 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust9.8 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,507 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 140 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
28
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed3.6%Retired22.4%Student4.7%Other inactive14.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.6%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary35.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)25%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership59.6%
Among the most-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Durham · 2026-27
A £1,748
B £2,039
C £2,331
D £2,622
E £3,205
F £3,787
G £4,370
H £5,244
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
47
Chester-le-Street 3.1 mi
Durham 3.3 mi
Dunston 9 mi
J63 A1(M) 4 mi
J62 A1(M) 4.3 mi
J62 A1(M) 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Adequate 7
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 £151,500 32
Semi-detached £155,000 10
Terraced £99,950 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£85k £136k £189k £240k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Witton Gilbert 47 0.9 mi away ⇄
Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth 36 1.1 mi away ⇄
Langley Park 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (County Durham) 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Craghead 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newfield 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Burnhope 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chester-le-Street 62 3.3 mi away ⇄
Durham 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
West Pelton 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Great Lumley 60 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sacriston a nice place to live?

Sacriston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sacriston is 45/100, 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 Sacriston?

Crime levels in Sacriston are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 28/100. There were 826 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sacriston?

Among the top-rated schools in Sacriston are Edmondsley Primary Academy, Sacriston Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Sacriston in total.

What are house prices like in Sacriston?

The current median house price in Sacriston is £151,500, around 47% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £155,000, terraced £99,950. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Sacriston in context

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Postcode districts in Sacriston

DH7 41 ⇄

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