Town Pop. 6,274

Living in Throckley: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Throckley scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Throckley most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 35/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Throckley places 4th of 7 in the NE15 postcode district. It scores 8 points below the NE15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 59/100. Its healthcare score runs 10 points below the NE15 district's 63/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE15 postcode district.

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Throckley scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
57
118.1 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 248 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 218 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 74 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Public order 50 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Other crime 30 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
other 121 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 50 crimes
  2. 2 The By-Way 35 crimes
  3. 3 Coach Road 32 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
49
7 schools in area · 22 within 4km
6Good1Ungraded
  • Newburn Manor Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Newburn Manor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Talbot House Children's CharitySpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Walbottle AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Walbottle Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Throckley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
53
A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary5 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital7.4 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital8.8 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,694 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
36
Full fibre (FTTP)88.9%
available across Newcastle upon Tyne
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 171 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed2.8%Retired28.3%Student3.8%Other inactive13%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary34.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership59.8%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Newcastle upon Tyne · 2026-27
A £1,695
B £1,977
C £2,260
D £2,542
E £3,107
F £3,672
G £4,237
H £5,084
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 C
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Wylam 2.7 mi
Blaydon 2.8 mi
Callerton Parkway 3.1 mi
J65 A1(M) 9.8 mi
J2 A194(M) 10 mi
J2 A194(M) 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £201,000 46
Detached £322,498 14
Semi-detached £162,000 16
Terraced £178,250 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£138k £201k £266k £329k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Walbottle 56 0.8 mi away ⇄
Newburn 49 1.3 mi away ⇄
Heddon-on-the-Wall 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ryton 57 1.7 mi away ⇄
Callerton 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Crawcrook and Greenside 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Medburn 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wylam 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ponteland 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Blaydon 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Woolsington 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Northumberland) 41 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Throckley a nice place to live?

Throckley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Throckley is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Throckley?

Throckley has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 57/100. There were 741 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Throckley?

Among the top-rated schools in Throckley are Newburn Manor Nursery School, Newburn Manor Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Throckley in total.

What are house prices like in Throckley?

The current median house price in Throckley is £201,000, around 29% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £322,498, semi-detached £162,000, terraced £178,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%. There were 46 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Throckley in context

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Postcode districts in Throckley

NE15 59 ⇄

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