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Living in West Pelton: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Pelton is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where West Pelton most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 59/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the DH2 postcode district, West Pelton ranks 7th. On broadband specifically, West Pelton sits 34 points above the DH2 district figure of 62/100. That puts West Pelton in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see DH2 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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West Pelton scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
387.6 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 141 crimes
↑ 303% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 107 crimes
↑ 570% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 47 crimes
↑ 559% above national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 500% above national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 42 crimes
  2. 2 King'S Lane 26 crimes
  3. 3 Pelton Lane 25 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.855 · PM2.5 5.449 · PM10 8.766 µg/m³
78
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
36
2 schools in area · 18 within 4km
2Good
  • Roseberry Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • West Pelton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth Hospital5 mi
University Hospital of North Durham5.7 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary7.3 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryGardiner Crescent Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,506 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.5%Student3%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary30.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)27%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership73.5%
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
Chester-le-Street 2.8 mi
Dunston 5.5 mi
MetroCentre 6.2 mi
J63 A1(M) 3 mi
J63 A1(M) 3.3 mi
J64 A1(M) 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Pelton 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

Newfield 59 0.9 mi away ⇄
Beamish 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (County Durham) 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Pelton and Ouston 56 1.6 mi away ⇄
Craghead 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Urpeth 55 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stanley (County Durham) 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kibblesworth 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chester-le-Street 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Tanfield Lea 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Birtley 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sacriston 45 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Pelton a nice place to live?

West Pelton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for West Pelton is 51/100, 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 West Pelton?

West Pelton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 407 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Pelton?

Among the top-rated schools in West Pelton are Roseberry Primary and Nursery School and West Pelton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in West Pelton in total.

West Pelton in context

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Postcode districts in West Pelton

DH2 54 ⇄
DH9 46 ⇄

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