Town Pop. 3,827

Living in Wynyard: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wynyard scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 85/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Of the 4 places sharing the TS22 postcode district, Wynyard scores lowest.

It scores 5 points above the TS22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. On broadband specifically, Wynyard sits 54 points above the TS22 district figure of 31/100. Economic health (87) and safety (82) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TS22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
152.1 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 181 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 123 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Other theft 90 crimes
↑ 279% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 47 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Burglary 34 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
other 107 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 79 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 31 crimes
  3. 3 St James Close 23 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
76
Green Space 47
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding1Ungraded
  • Wynyard Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Wolviston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 departmentsThe James Cook University Hospital6.4 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital10.6 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU11.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Shafquth Rasool2.4 mi
GP capacity2,323 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Stockton-on-Tees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 121 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired23.8%Student4.2%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.9%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership87%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax Stockton-on-Tees · 2026-27
A £1,727
B £2,014
C £2,302
D £2,590
E £3,166
F £3,741
G £4,317
H £5,180
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 B
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Billingham 3.3 mi
Stockton 4.8 mi
Thornaby 5.6 mi
J60 A1(M) 6.8 mi
J60 A1(M) 7 mi
J59 A1(M) 9.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £412,500 43
Detached £430,000 39
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£336k £372k £410k £447k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wolviston 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Billingham 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Elwick 31 3.7 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Greatham (Hartlepool) 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Sedgefield 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Stockton-on-Tees 57 4.6 mi away ⇄
Fishburn 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Trimdon 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hartlepool 50 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hart 38 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wynyard a nice place to live?

Wynyard is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wynyard is 50/100, 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 Wynyard?

Wynyard is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 582 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wynyard?

Among the top-rated schools in Wynyard is Wynyard Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wynyard in total.

What are house prices like in Wynyard?

The current median house price in Wynyard is £412,500, around 45% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £430,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wynyard in context

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Postcode districts in Wynyard

TS22 45 ⇄

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