Town Pop. 1,186

Living in Whitehill (County Durham): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whitehill (County Durham) comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 62/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 41/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the DH2 postcode district, Whitehill (County Durham) ranks 5th. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (88). On the national picture that lands Whitehill (County Durham) in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see DH2 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Whitehill (County Durham) scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
168.6 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 78 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 272% above national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fell Road 41 crimes
  2. 2 Bluehouse Bank 21 crimes
  3. 3 Cong Burn View 20 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 49
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
38
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
2Good
  • Hermitage AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Roseberry Primary and Nursery 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
62
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham4.6 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital5.6 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust7.8 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity1,472 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
21
Employment rate63.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.6%Unemployed2.8%Retired17.8%Student3%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.4%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary35%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)21%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.1%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership56.3%
Among the most-deprived 22% 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 C
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
61
Chester-le-Street 1.3 mi
Durham 5.5 mi
Dunston 6.5 mi
J63 A1(M) 2 mi
J63 A1(M) 2.1 mi
J64 A1(M) 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Whitehill (County Durham) 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 0.8 mi away ⇄
Chester-le-Street 62 1.2 mi away ⇄
Pelton and Ouston 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
West Pelton 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Urpeth 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Craghead 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Nettlesworth and Kimblesworth 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sacriston 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Beamish 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Birtley 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Lumley 60 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kibblesworth 36 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitehill (County Durham) a nice place to live?

Whitehill (County Durham) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Whitehill (County Durham) is 53/100, 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 Whitehill (County Durham)?

Whitehill (County Durham) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 200 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitehill (County Durham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Whitehill (County Durham) are Hermitage Academy and Roseberry Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Whitehill (County Durham) in total.

Whitehill (County Durham) in context

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Postcode districts in Whitehill (County Durham)

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