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Living in Tranwell Woods: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tranwell Woods comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Tranwell Woods most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NE61 postcode district.

It scores 13 points above the NE61 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. On broadband specifically, Tranwell Woods sits 51 points above the NE61 district figure of 43/100. Safety (92) and economic health (91) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NE61 postcode district.

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Tranwell Woods scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
320.2 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
↑ 272% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 656% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 290% 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
66
Air Quality NO₂ 3.216 · PM2.5 4.872 · PM10 8.935 µg/m³
81
Green Space 31
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
27

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital6.6 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary10.5 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital13.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryValens Medical Partnership2.9 mi
GP capacity1,413 patients per GP
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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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 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
45
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 B
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Morpeth 2.6 mi
Pegswood 4.4 mi
Cramlington 5.6 mi
J3 A194(M) 15.2 mi
J2 A194(M) 15.5 mi
J2 A194(M) 15.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
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 £372,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£251k £338k £427k £514k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Stannington 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Morpeth 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hepscott 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ogle 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fair Moor 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pegswood 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Choppington 47 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bedlington 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Stakeford 47 5.6 mi away ⇄
Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) 47 5.6 mi away ⇄
Cramlington 59 5.8 mi away ⇄
Seaton Burn 53 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranwell Woods a nice place to live?

Tranwell Woods is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Tranwell Woods is 56/100, 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 Tranwell Woods?

Tranwell Woods 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 house prices like in Tranwell Woods?

The current median house price in Tranwell Woods is £372,500, around 31% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

Tranwell Woods in context

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Postcode districts in Tranwell Woods

NE61 43 ⇄

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