Town Pop. 1,701

Living in West Rainton: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Rainton is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where West Rainton most outperforms the national norm: 47/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the DH4 postcode district. The DH4 district averages 53/100, putting West Rainton 12 points below its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 12 points below the DH4 district's 59/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DH4 postcode district.

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West Rainton scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
251.6 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 153 crimes
↑ 170% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
↑ 159% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 58 crimes
↑ 401% above national average
Burglary 35 crimes
↑ 489% above national average
Other theft 30 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
other 85 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Woodland View 28 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 27 crimes
  3. 3 Hartside Gardens 25 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
76
Green Space 18
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
37
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
2Good
  • East Rainton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • West Rainton 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
47
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham3.4 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust7.6 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital8.8 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,848 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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
26
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed3.6%Retired22.7%Student3.5%Other inactive14.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.5%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary32.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)27%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership60.6%
Among the most-deprived 25% 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
50
Durham 3.9 mi
Chester-le-Street 4.1 mi
Seaham 6.5 mi
J62 A1(M) 1.4 mi
J62 A1(M) 1.9 mi
J63 A1(M) 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £145,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£103k £184k £266k £346k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

East Rainton 57 1.2 mi away ⇄
High Pittington 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hetton-le-Hole 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Fence Houses 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
Great Lumley 60 2.2 mi away ⇄
Houghton-le-Spring 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hetton le Hill 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sherburn (County Durham) 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Easington Lane 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sherburn Hill 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bournmoor 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Durham 52 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Rainton a nice place to live?

West Rainton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Rainton is 41/100, 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 West Rainton?

West Rainton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 428 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Rainton?

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

What are house prices like in West Rainton?

The current median house price in West Rainton is £145,000, around 49% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%.

West Rainton in context

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Postcode districts in West Rainton

DH4 53 ⇄
DH5 52 ⇄

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