Town Pop. 873

Living in Swarland: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swarland scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NE65 postcode district. Swarland is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On economic health specifically, Swarland sits 22 points above the NE65 district figure of 63/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE65 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
65.3 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 21 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 Park Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Lanton Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 2 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
83
Green Space 47
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Swarland Primary 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
3
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service6.3 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital17.9 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary23.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAlnwick Medical Group6.2 mi
GP capacity1,483 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate48.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired40.8%Student2.5%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.8%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership87.1%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
8
Acklington 3.8 mi
Alnmouth 6.3 mi
Widdrington 7.7 mi
J3 A194(M) 27.8 mi
J2 A194(M) 28.2 mi
J2 A194(M) 28.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Swarland 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

Felton (Northumberland) 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Longframlington 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
West Thirston 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Shilbottle 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Acklington 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
South Broomhill 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Warkworth 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
Longhorsley 29 5.7 mi away ⇄
Alnwick 50 5.9 mi away ⇄
Hadston 31 6.0 mi away ⇄
Hipsburn 37 6.4 mi away ⇄
Amble 41 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swarland a nice place to live?

Swarland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swarland is 36/100, 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 Swarland?

Swarland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swarland?

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

Swarland in context

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Postcode districts in Swarland

NE65 36 ⇄

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