Town Pop. 2,373

Living in Trimdon: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Trimdon is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 19/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the TS29 postcode district. Against the wider TS29 district average of 27/100, that is 11 points above. Its broadband score runs 50 points above the TS29 district's 42/100. For the surrounding area, see TS29 postcode district.

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Trimdon scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
95.7 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 73 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
other 42 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 24 crimes
  2. 2 Meadow Road 23 crimes
  3. 3 Newlands Road 20 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.115 · PM2.5 5.364 · PM10 10.011 µg/m³
78
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
37
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Bluebell Meadow Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St William's Catholic 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 departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham8.5 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital12.5 mi
The James Cook University Hospital12.9 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWingate Medical Practice2.7 mi
GP capacity1,232 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
19
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed3%Retired25%Student3.9%Other inactive16.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.2%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary42.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership57.9%
Among the most-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Durham · 2026-27
A £1,748
B £2,039
C £2,331
D £2,622
E £3,205
F £3,787
G £4,370
H £5,244
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
37
Horden 6.6 mi
Durham 8.3 mi
Newton Aycliffe 8.7 mi
J61 A1(M) 4.2 mi
J61 A1(M) 4.3 mi
J60 A1(M) 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £102,500 19
Semi-detached £98,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£96k £114k £133k £151k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Trimdon Grange 31 1.1 mi away ⇄
Fishburn 39 1.2 mi away ⇄
Trimdon Colliery 33 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kelloe 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bishop Middleham 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sedgefield 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wingate 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wheatley Hill 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Coxhoe 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cornforth 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Thornley 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Shotton Colliery 37 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Trimdon a nice place to live?

Trimdon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Trimdon is 38/100, 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 Trimdon?

Trimdon has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 227 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Trimdon?

Among the top-rated schools in Trimdon are Bluebell Meadow Primary School and St William's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Trimdon in total.

What are house prices like in Trimdon?

The current median house price in Trimdon is £102,500, around 64% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £98,750. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 25%.

Trimdon in context

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Postcode districts in Trimdon

TS29 27 ⇄

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