Town Pop. 153

Living in Whittingham: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whittingham scores 34/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the NE66 postcode district.

Against the wider NE66 district average of 42/100, that is 8 points below. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), transport (3) and lifestyle (3). Wider context for the surrounding area: NE66 postcode district.

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Whittingham scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
803.9 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 53 crimes
↑ 940% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 1709% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 588% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 1954% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 848% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Green Lane 42 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 24 crimes
  3. 3 Richardson Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 1.531 · PM2.5 4.29 · PM10 6.951 µg/m³
85
Green Space 27
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Good
  • Whittingham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCommunity Paramedic Service6.4 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital25.8 mi
Hexham General Hospital30.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryRothbury Practice6.6 mi
GP capacity1,142 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed2.4%Retired35.3%Student1.6%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.6%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership60%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
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 E
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Alnmouth 10.1 mi
Acklington 11.5 mi
Chathill 11.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
3
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whittingham 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

Rothbury 41 6.4 mi away ⇄
Thropton 48 6.5 mi away ⇄
Alnwick 50 7.6 mi away ⇄
Longframlington 39 7.7 mi away ⇄
Swarland 36 7.9 mi away ⇄
Shilbottle 37 8.3 mi away ⇄
Felton (Northumberland) 34 10 mi away ⇄
Hipsburn 37 10 mi away ⇄
Lesbury 37 10 mi away ⇄
West Thirston 0 11 mi away ⇄
Longhoughton 32 11 mi away ⇄
Wooler 44 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whittingham a nice place to live?

Whittingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whittingham is 34/100, 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 Whittingham?

Whittingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whittingham?

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

Whittingham in context

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Postcode districts in Whittingham

NE66 42 ⇄

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