Town Pop. 869

Living in Staindrop: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Staindrop comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Staindrop places 7th of 8 in the DL2 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the DL2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. On environment specifically, Staindrop sits 9 points above the DL2 district figure of 57/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL2 postcode district.

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Staindrop scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
145 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 55 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 30 crimes
  2. 2 Coronation Gardens 12 crimes
  3. 3 The Steadings 8 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8 µg/m³
81
Green Space 30
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Staindrop AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsDarlington Memorial Hospital9.5 mi
University Hospital of North Durham16.5 mi
Friarage Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodview Medical Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,127 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired31.2%Student3.5%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.5%Skilled & technical39.6%Routine & elementary23.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership59.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
16
Bishop Auckland 7.4 mi
Shildon 7.5 mi
Newton Aycliffe 9 mi
J58 A1(M) 8.5 mi
J58 A1(M) 8.7 mi
J57 A1(M) 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Staindrop 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

Cockfield 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Evenwood 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Gainford 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
West Auckland 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Barnard Castle 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Toft Hill and High Etherley 48 5.4 mi away ⇄
Startforth 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Witton Park 47 6.6 mi away ⇄
Hamsterley 33 6.6 mi away ⇄
Witton-le-Wear 35 6.9 mi away ⇄
Bishop Auckland 50 6.9 mi away ⇄
Cotherstone 41 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Staindrop a nice place to live?

Staindrop has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Staindrop is 34/100, 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 Staindrop?

Staindrop is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Staindrop?

Among the top-rated schools in Staindrop are Staindrop Academy and Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Staindrop in total.

Staindrop in context

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Postcode districts in Staindrop

DL2 39 ⇄

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