Town Pop. 414

Living in Stannington: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stannington comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NE61 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (99) from transport (5), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 56 points above the NE61 district's 43/100. For the surrounding area, see NE61 postcode district.

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Stannington scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
256 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 41 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 504% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 27 crimes
  2. 2 Rothley Gardens 11 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 10 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.767 · PM2.5 5.213 · PM10 10.098 µg/m³
78
Green Space 33
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • Stannington First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital4.4 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary8.9 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital12 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBedlingtonshire Medical Group3.2 mi
GP capacity1,827 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate63.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired25.8%Student2.6%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.9%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
5
Cramlington 3.1 mi
Morpeth 3.7 mi
Bedlington 4.5 mi
J3 A194(M) 12.8 mi
J2 A194(M) 13.2 mi
J2 A194(M) 13.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stannington 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

Tranwell Woods 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hepscott 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cramlington 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bedlington 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Seaton Burn 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Morpeth 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Choppington 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ogle 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wideopen 65 4.6 mi away ⇄
Dudley (North Tyneside) 57 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stakeford 47 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stannington a nice place to live?

Stannington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stannington is 43/100, 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 Stannington?

Stannington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 106 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stannington?

Among the top-rated schools in Stannington is Stannington First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stannington in total.

Stannington in context

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Postcode districts in Stannington

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