Town Pop. 1,785

Living in Stocksfield: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stocksfield scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 54/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the NE43 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 53 points above the NE43 district's 36/100. Lifestyle (18), transport (26) and schools (28) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE43 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
37.5 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 24 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chapel Row 10 crimes
  2. 2 Brettonby Avenue 9 crimes
  3. 3 Bewick Garth 5 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 7.2 µg/m³
82
Green Space 64
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good
  • Broomley First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Mickley First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsHexham General Hospital7.5 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary11.2 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,265 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 70 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired34.4%Student4.1%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.9%Skilled & technical31%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.1%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
26
Stocksfield 0.8 mi
Prudhoe 2.3 mi
Riding Mill 2.8 mi
J65 A1(M) 13.5 mi
J65 A1(M) 13.9 mi
J64 A1(M) 14.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All
£207k £254k £302k £349k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ovingham 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Prudhoe 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Riding Mill 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Newton Hall 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Chopwell 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Northumberland) 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Blackhall Mill 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ebchester 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wylam 60 4.2 mi away ⇄
High Spen 48 4.8 mi away ⇄
Crawcrook and Greenside 59 4.9 mi away ⇄
Corbridge 52 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stocksfield a nice place to live?

Stocksfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stocksfield is 46/100, 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 Stocksfield?

Stocksfield has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 23,666 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stocksfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Stocksfield are Broomley First School and Mickley First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stocksfield in total.

What are house prices like in Stocksfield?

The current median house price in Stocksfield is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%.

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Postcode districts in Stocksfield

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