Town Pop. 1,538

Living in Wylam: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wylam is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Wylam most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Against the wider NE41 district average of 54/100, that is 6 points above.

That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Economic health (89) and safety (81) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE41 postcode district.

60
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 20 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Shoplifting 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 27 crimes
  2. 2 Chapel Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 Ovingham Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 4.602 · PM2.5 5.248 · PM10 7.662 µg/m³
80
Green Space 62
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 16 within 4km
1Good
  • Wylam First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsRoyal Victoria Infirmary7.5 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital9.5 mi
Hexham General Hospital10.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,565 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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 64 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed2.6%Retired34.4%Student5.2%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial61.9%Skilled & technical24.9%Routine & elementary13.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.6%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)55.2%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership82.4%
Among the least-deprived 11% 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
50
Wylam 0.3 mi
Prudhoe 1.9 mi
Blaydon 4.4 mi
J65 A1(M) 11.2 mi
J1 A194(M) 11.7 mi
J65 A1(M) 11.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 £380,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£295k £335k £377k £417k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Horsley (Northumberland) 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Heddon-on-the-Wall 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Prudhoe 59 1.6 mi away ⇄
Crawcrook and Greenside 59 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ovingham 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ryton 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Throckley 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newburn 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Walbottle 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
High Spen 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ouston 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Medburn 40 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wylam a nice place to live?

Wylam is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wylam is 60/100, 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 Wylam?

Wylam is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 109 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wylam?

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

What are house prices like in Wylam?

The current median house price in Wylam is £380,000, around 33% above the England and Wales average.

Wylam in context

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Postcode districts in Wylam

NE41 54 ⇄

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