Town Pop. 1,091

Living in Warkworth: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Warkworth comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Environment is where Warkworth most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NE65 postcode district. Its environment score runs 15 points above the NE65 district's 67/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE65 postcode district.

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Warkworth scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 30 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Lawrence Terrace 17 crimes
  2. 2 Field House Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Rake Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 2.036 · PM2.5 4.498 · PM10 8.454 µg/m³
83
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service11.5 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital18.3 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary24.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryCoquet Medical Group1.7 mi
GP capacity1,846 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate44.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired45%Student1.4%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary16.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.4%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.4%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
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
11
Acklington 2.9 mi
Alnmouth 3.5 mi
Widdrington 7.1 mi
J3 A194(M) 27.8 mi
J2 A194(M) 28.3 mi
J2 A194(M) 28.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
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 £391,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£381k £437k £494k £550k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Amble 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Acklington 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shilbottle 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
South Broomhill 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hipsburn 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hadston 31 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lesbury 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Felton (Northumberland) 34 4.9 mi away ⇄
Swarland 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Alnwick 50 5.5 mi away ⇄
West Thirston 0 5.9 mi away ⇄
Longhoughton 32 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Warkworth a nice place to live?

Warkworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Warkworth 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 Warkworth?

Warkworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Warkworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Warkworth is NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Warkworth in total.

What are house prices like in Warkworth?

The current median house price in Warkworth is £391,000, around 37% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%.

Warkworth in context

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Postcode districts in Warkworth

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