Town Pop. 1,495

Living in Urpeth: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Urpeth comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Urpeth most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 8 scored places sharing the DH2 postcode district, Urpeth ranks 4th.

On broadband specifically, Urpeth sits 37 points above the DH2 district figure of 62/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (25) and lifestyle (29). Wider context for the surrounding area: DH2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 32 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 170% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hammer Square Bank 13 crimes
  2. 2 Francis Street 13 crimes
  3. 3 Ripley Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 7.452 · PM2.5 5.883 · PM10 9.253 µg/m³
75
Green Space 35
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
3 schools in area · 17 within 4km
1Good2Ungraded
  • Ouston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Pelton Community Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded
  • St Benet's Catholic Primary School, OustonPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth Hospital3.5 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary6.2 mi
University Hospital of North Durham6.4 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Surgery-Pelton0.9 mi
GP capacity1,625 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)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate61.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.2%Student2.7%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)21%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.9%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership84.1%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
46
Chester-le-Street 2.5 mi
Dunston 4.6 mi
Felling 4.9 mi
J63 A1(M) 1.9 mi
J64 A1(M) 2 mi
J64 A1(M) 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £130,625 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£130k £147k £164k £181k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Pelton and Ouston 56 0.6 mi away ⇄
Kibblesworth 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Newfield 59 1.4 mi away ⇄
Birtley 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
West Pelton 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Beamish 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (County Durham) 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Chester-le-Street 62 2.2 mi away ⇄
Springwell 70 3.3 mi away ⇄
Craghead 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stanley (County Durham) 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Washington 62 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Urpeth a nice place to live?

Urpeth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Urpeth is 55/100, 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 Urpeth?

Urpeth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Urpeth?

Among the top-rated schools in Urpeth is Ouston Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Urpeth in total.

What are house prices like in Urpeth?

The current median house price in Urpeth is £130,625, around 54% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%.

Urpeth in context

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Postcode districts in Urpeth

DH2 54 ⇄

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