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Darlington vs North Tyneside: which is the better place to live?
Is Darlington or North Tyneside a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Darlington and North Tyneside across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Darlington wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 77.4/100 versus 74.9/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Darlington | North Tyneside | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 77.4/100 | 74.9/100 | Darlington |
| Better value | 64.8 | 63.4 | Darlington |
| For families | 91.6 | 83.8 | Darlington |
| For commuters | 66.3 | 68.4 | North Tyneside |
| For healthcare access | 75 | 75 | Level |
| Avg house price | £156,880 | £197,229 | Darlington (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,494 | £2,462 | North Tyneside (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 90.9% | 77.8% | Darlington |
| Crime per 1,000 | 90.2 | 90.6 | Darlington (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 90.8% | 92.7% | North Tyneside |
| Gera GP Access score | 75 | 75 | Level |
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Darlington wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 77.4/100 vs 74.9/100.
| Verdict | Darlington | North Tyneside | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77.4 | 74.9 | Darlington (+2.5) |
| Better value | 64.8 | 63.4 | Darlington (+1.4) |
| For families | 91.6 | 83.8 | Darlington (+7.8) |
| For commuters | 66.3 | 68.4 | North Tyneside (+2.1) |
| For healthcare access | 75 | 75 | Level |
| Measure | Darlington | North Tyneside |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £156,880 | £197,229 |
| Band D council tax | £2,494 | £2,462 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 90.9% | 77.8% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 90.2 | 90.6 |
| Gigabit broadband | 90.8% | 92.7% |
| Gera GP Access score | 75 | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Darlington or North Tyneside a better place to live overall?
- Darlington scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 77.4/100 versus 74.9/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 2.5 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Darlington or North Tyneside?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Darlington is better value. Average house prices are £156,880 in Darlington and £197,229 in North Tyneside; Band D council tax is £2,494 versus £2,462 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Darlington or North Tyneside better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Darlington comes out ahead for families. Darlington has 90.9% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 90.2 per 1,000; North Tyneside has 77.8% and 90.6 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Darlington or North Tyneside?
- For connectivity, Darlington has 90.8% gigabit-capable premises and North Tyneside has 92.7% (Ofcom, June 2026). North Tyneside leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Darlington or North Tyneside?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Darlington scores 75 (North East and North Cumbria ICB) and North Tyneside scores 75 (North East and North Cumbria ICB). The two are level for GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).