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Living in Thropton: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Thropton is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Thropton most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 30/100 against a town median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the NE65 postcode district scores higher. Thropton leads all 10. Thropton is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 6/100 for transport, a 93-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The NE65 district averages 36/100, putting Thropton 12 points above its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE65 postcode district.

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Thropton scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
107.3 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 19 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 9 crimes
  2. 2 The Croft 5 crimes
  3. 3 Mart Field 4 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 1.544 · PM2.5 4.353 · PM10 7.584 µg/m³
84
Green Space 46
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Thropton Village First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service1.4 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital22.2 mi
Hexham General Hospital24.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryRothbury Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity1,136 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 · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate40.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed40.8%Unemployed2.9%Retired47.5%Student2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.1%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership80.8%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
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 E
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Acklington 12 mi
Alnmouth 13.7 mi
Widdrington 14.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Thropton 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

Rothbury 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Longframlington 39 6.2 mi away ⇄
Whittingham 34 6.5 mi away ⇄
Swarland 36 8.4 mi away ⇄
Longhorsley 29 8.8 mi away ⇄
Felton (Northumberland) 34 9.7 mi away ⇄
West Thirston 0 9.8 mi away ⇄
Otterburn 37 10 mi away ⇄
Shilbottle 37 11 mi away ⇄
Alnwick 50 12 mi away ⇄
Acklington 43 12 mi away ⇄
South Broomhill 0 13 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thropton a nice place to live?

Thropton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thropton is 48/100, 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 Thropton?

Thropton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thropton?

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

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Postcode districts in Thropton

NE65 36 ⇄

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