Town Pop. 4,096

Living in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ushaw Moor and Bearpark comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 52/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 27/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the DH7 postcode district. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see DH7 postcode district.

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Ushaw Moor and Bearpark scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
27
179.9 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 310 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 170 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 76 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Shoplifting 36 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 34 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
other 111 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Trout'S Lane 88 crimes
  2. 2 Aldridge Court 46 crimes
  3. 3 Aldin Rise 40 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
79
Green Space 36
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
43
6 schools in area · 24 within 4km
2Good3Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Bearpark Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Silver Tree Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Durham AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement
  • Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw MoorPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • New Brancepeth Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
39
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham1 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital10.7 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust12.1 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,545 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 140 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed2.7%Retired25.5%Student4%Other inactive13.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.1%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary33%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership63.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
52
Durham 2.2 mi
Chester-le-Street 5.6 mi
Bishop Auckland 8.7 mi
J62 A1(M) 4.3 mi
J62 A1(M) 4.6 mi
J61 A1(M) 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £138,000 43
Semi-detached £130,000 19
Terraced £109,950 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£80k £129k £180k £229k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

New Brancepeth 55 1.0 mi away ⇄
Witton Gilbert 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Langley Park 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Brandon (County Durham) 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Durham 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sacriston 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Esh Winning 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Croxdale 26 4.1 mi away ⇄
Burnhope 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
High Shincliffe 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Craghead 45 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ushaw Moor and Bearpark a nice place to live?

Ushaw Moor and Bearpark has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ushaw Moor and Bearpark is 42/100, 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 Ushaw Moor and Bearpark?

Crime levels in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 27/100. There were 737 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark?

Among the top-rated schools in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark are Bearpark Primary School and Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark in total.

What are house prices like in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark?

The current median house price in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark is £138,000, around 52% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £130,000, terraced £109,950. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark

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