Town Pop. 1,692

Living in Trimdon Colliery: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Trimdon Colliery scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Trimdon Colliery most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 23/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the TS29 postcode district. Against the wider TS29 district average of 27/100, that is 6 points above. Its broadband score runs 42 points above the TS29 district's 42/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TS29 postcode district.

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Trimdon Colliery scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
23
253.5 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 157 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 78 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 64 crimes
↑ 456% above national average
Vehicle crime 30 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Burglary 29 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
other 71 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wingate Road 49 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 32 crimes
  3. 3 Taylor Avenue 27 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.958 · PM2.5 5.373 · PM10 9.865 µg/m³
78
Green Space 11
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Deaf Hill Primary 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
11
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham8.5 mi
The James Cook University Hospital13.6 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital13.9 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWingate Medical Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity1,232 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
17
Employment rate49.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.5%Unemployed3.5%Retired24.3%Student4.1%Other inactive18.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.2%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary43.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications28.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership62.2%
Among the most-deprived 15% 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
39
Horden 5.1 mi
Durham 8.1 mi
Hartlepool 8.3 mi
J61 A1(M) 4.5 mi
J61 A1(M) 4.6 mi
J60 A1(M) 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 £113,500 20
Semi-detached £103,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£67k £79k £91k £103k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Trimdon Grange 31 0.8 mi away ⇄
Wingate 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Trimdon 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wheatley Hill 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Thornley 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kelloe 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Fishburn 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shotton Colliery 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Peterlee 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Coxhoe 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Shadforth 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bishop Middleham 41 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Trimdon Colliery a nice place to live?

Trimdon Colliery has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Trimdon Colliery is 33/100, 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 Colliery?

Crime levels in Trimdon Colliery are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 23/100. There were 429 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Trimdon Colliery?

Among the top-rated schools in Trimdon Colliery is Deaf Hill Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Trimdon Colliery in total.

What are house prices like in Trimdon Colliery?

The current median house price in Trimdon Colliery is £113,500, around 60% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £103,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 59%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Trimdon Colliery in context

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Postcode districts in Trimdon Colliery

TS29 27 ⇄

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