Town Pop. 980

Living in Trimdon Grange: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Trimdon Grange comes out at 31/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 37/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the TS29 postcode district, Trimdon Grange scores lowest. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (8), lifestyle (14), economic health (21) and schools (25). Wider context for the surrounding area: TS29 postcode district.

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Trimdon Grange scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
25
221.4 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 83 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 306% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 394% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Taylor Avenue 27 crimes
  2. 2 Rodwell Street 22 crimes
  3. 3 North Moor Avenue 22 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.932 · PM2.5 5.382 · PM10 9.993 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 12 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
8
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham8.1 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital13.5 mi
The James Cook University Hospital13.8 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWingate Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,421 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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
21
Employment rate49.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.6%Unemployed3.5%Retired25.9%Student4.2%Other inactive16.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.9%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary43.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications28.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership64.4%
Among the most-deprived 19% 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 5.9 mi
Durham 7.7 mi
Hartlepool 9 mi
J61 A1(M) 3.9 mi
J61 A1(M) 3.9 mi
J60 A1(M) 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Trimdon Grange 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

Trimdon Colliery 33 0.8 mi away ⇄
Trimdon 38 1.1 mi away ⇄
Kelloe 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wheatley Hill 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Fishburn 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wingate 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Thornley 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Coxhoe 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bishop Middleham 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Shotton Colliery 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cornforth 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shadforth 33 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Trimdon Grange a nice place to live?

Trimdon Grange has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Trimdon Grange is 31/100, 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 Grange?

Crime levels in Trimdon Grange are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 25/100. There were 217 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Trimdon Grange?

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

Trimdon Grange in context

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Postcode districts in Trimdon Grange

TS29 27 ⇄

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