Town Pop. 2,190

Living in Springwell: Liveability Score 70/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Springwell comes out at 70/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 76/100 against a national town median of 21/100. No category drops below 51/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot.

Its transport score runs 10 points below the NE9 district's 86/100. That is 20 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (85) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE9 postcode district.

70
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
104.1 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 75 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 25 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
other 49 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Peareth Hall Road 21 crimes
  2. 2 Sycamore Grove 13 crimes
  3. 3 Westernmoor 13 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 9.6 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 50
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
70
6 schools in area · 56 within 4km
5Good1Ungraded
  • Fell Dyke Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • George Washington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hill Top SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Roman Road Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Springwell Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Oswald's Catholic Primary, WrekentonPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
61
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth Hospital1.2 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust3.8 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary4.4 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Kaura and Partners0.7 mi
GP capacity1,717 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)71.6%
available across Sunderland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 80 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired32.4%Student3.5%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.2%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership85.4%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
65
Council tax Sunderland · 2026-27
A £1,465
B £1,709
C £1,953
D £2,197
E £2,685
F £3,173
G £3,662
H £4,394
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
76
Heworth 2.2 mi
Heworth 2.2 mi
Pelaw 2.3 mi
J1 A194(M) 0.5 mi
J1 A194(M) 0.7 mi
J65 A1(M) 1.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £152,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£135k £215k £298k £378k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Washington 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Follingsby 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Birtley 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
Gateshead 66 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kibblesworth 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Urpeth 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Penshaw 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Pelton and Ouston 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hebburn 68 3.9 mi away ⇄
Boldon Colliery 61 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chester-le-Street 62 4.3 mi away ⇄
Shiney Row and Penshaw 61 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Springwell a nice place to live?

Yes, Springwell is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Springwell is 70/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Springwell?

Springwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 228 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Springwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Springwell are Fell Dyke Community Primary School, George Washington Primary School and Hill Top School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Springwell in total.

What are house prices like in Springwell?

The current median house price in Springwell is £152,000, around 47% below the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Springwell

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