Town Pop. 2,286

Living in Widdrington Station: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Widdrington Station comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 49/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 45/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NE61 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Widdrington Station sits 17 points above the NE61 district figure of 32/100. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (89). For the surrounding area, see NE61 postcode district.

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Widdrington Station scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
130.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 121 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 87 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 45 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 39 crimes
  3. 3 Grangemoor Road 27 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 2.6 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
82
Green Space 24
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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
49
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital11.2 mi
Community Paramedic Service12.3 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary17.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity777 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed3%Retired31%Student2.4%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.2%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary30%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership70.1%
Among the most-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Widdrington 0.1 mi
Ashington 4.3 mi
Pegswood 4.4 mi
J3 A194(M) 20.7 mi
J2 A194(M) 21.2 mi
J2 A194(M) 21.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £170,000 21
Semi-detached £153,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£116k £159k £204k £247k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ellington (Northumberland) 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hadston 31 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lynemouth 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Woodhorn 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
South Broomhill 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Pegswood 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ashington (Northumberland) 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
West Thirston 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Acklington 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Stakeford 47 5.4 mi away ⇄
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea 41 5.4 mi away ⇄
Fair Moor 60 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Widdrington Station a nice place to live?

Widdrington Station has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Widdrington Station is 45/100, 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 Widdrington Station?

Widdrington Station has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 298 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Widdrington Station?

Among the top-rated schools in Widdrington Station is Grange View Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Widdrington Station in total.

What are house prices like in Widdrington Station?

The current median house price in Widdrington Station is £170,000, around 40% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £153,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 33%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Widdrington Station in context

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Postcode districts in Widdrington Station

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