Town Pop. 4,717

Living in Whitburn (South Tyneside): Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whitburn (South Tyneside) is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 55/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 36/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the SR6 postcode district. The SR6 district averages 65/100, putting Whitburn (South Tyneside) 10 points below its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 25 points below the SR6 district's 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SR6 postcode district.

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Whitburn (South Tyneside) scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
68.5 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 110 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Shoplifting 53 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 47 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Public order 25 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
other 69 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Croftside Avenue 54 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 31 crimes
  3. 3 Arthur Street 17 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
45
3 schools in area · 18 within 4km
3Good
  • Marsden Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Whitburn Church of England AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Whitburn Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good

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

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsSouth Tyneside District Hospital2.5 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust3 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital8 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,712 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)33%
available across South Tyneside
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 125 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate50.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.1%Unemployed3.1%Retired32.1%Student3.2%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary30.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.8%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership68.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax South Tyneside · 2026-27
A £1,623
B £1,893
C £2,164
D £2,434
E £2,975
F £3,516
G £4,057
H £4,868
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 Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
55
Seaburn 1.8 mi
East Boldon 2.2 mi
Stadium of Light 2.5 mi
J3 A194(M) 6 mi
J2 A194(M) 6.4 mi
J2 A194(M) 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £202,000 30
Semi-detached £190,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£151k £208k £267k £325k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

South Bents 55 0.8 mi away ⇄
Cleadon 66 1.6 mi away ⇄
East Boldon and West Boldon 68 2.8 mi away ⇄
South Shields 63 2.9 mi away ⇄
Boldon Colliery 61 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sunderland 63 4.1 mi away ⇄
Jarrow 63 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tynemouth 65 5.7 mi away ⇄
Hebburn 68 6.0 mi away ⇄
Follingsby 51 6.1 mi away ⇄
Wallsend 63 6.9 mi away ⇄
Washington 62 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitburn (South Tyneside) a nice place to live?

Whitburn (South Tyneside) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Whitburn (South Tyneside) 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 Whitburn (South Tyneside)?

Whitburn (South Tyneside) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 323 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitburn (South Tyneside)?

Among the top-rated schools in Whitburn (South Tyneside) are Marsden Primary School, Whitburn Church of England Academy and Whitburn Village Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Whitburn (South Tyneside) in total.

What are house prices like in Whitburn (South Tyneside)?

The current median house price in Whitburn (South Tyneside) is £202,000, around 29% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £190,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Whitburn (South Tyneside) in context

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Postcode districts in Whitburn (South Tyneside)

SR6 65 ⇄

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