Town Pop. 690

Living in Woolsington: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woolsington scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Woolsington most outperforms the national norm: 47/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the NE13 postcode district. Against the wider NE13 district average of 56/100, that is 15 points below. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see NE13 postcode district.

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Woolsington scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
566.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 91 crimes
↑ 2027% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 76 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↑ 405% above national average
Shoplifting 37 crimes
↑ 587% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↑ 625% above national average
other 100 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 146 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 45 crimes
  3. 3 Airport Freightway 36 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 24
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
41
1 school in area · 19 within 4km
1Good
  • Dinnington First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary3.8 mi
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital4.5 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital6.9 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Park Medical Group2.4 mi
GP capacity1,517 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)88.9%
available across Newcastle upon Tyne
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.3%Student3.3%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.9%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.2%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership85.7%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Newcastle upon Tyne · 2026-27
A £1,695
B £1,977
C £2,260
D £2,542
E £3,107
F £3,672
G £4,237
H £5,084
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
47
Airport 0.6 mi
Callerton Parkway 0.7 mi
Bank Foot 1.7 mi
J3 A194(M) 9.5 mi
J2 A194(M) 9.7 mi
J2 A194(M) 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woolsington 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

Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Callerton 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ponteland 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wideopen 65 2.6 mi away ⇄
Seaton Burn 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Walbottle 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Throckley 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Medburn 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Newcastle upon Tyne 66 4.0 mi away ⇄
Newburn 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ogle 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Dudley (North Tyneside) 57 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woolsington a nice place to live?

Woolsington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woolsington 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 Woolsington?

Woolsington has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 391 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woolsington?

Among the top-rated schools in Woolsington is Dinnington First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woolsington in total.

Woolsington in context

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Postcode districts in Woolsington

NE13 56 ⇄
NE20 42 ⇄

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