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Area guide · Tyne and Wear

Living in Killingworth

A snapshot of life in Killingworth, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Killingworth is a village in Tyne and Wear, North East with a population of 11,789. The average house price is £241,634 and the overall crime rate is 82.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Killingworth ranks

Population

11,789

Avg House Price

£241,634

Crime Rate

82.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

460 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£30,494

Median Age

44.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Killingworth's detached homes (£360,074) command roughly 4.4× the price of a flat (£81,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Killingworth prices have risen 61% over the last 9 years (£149,904 → £241,634).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£360,074£340,00034
Semi-Detached£198,231£203,00016
Terraced£163,250£160,00018
Flat£81,500£85,00012

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Killingworth is 82.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Killingworth: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools6
Primary5
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Amberley Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Bailey Green Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Burradon Community Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
George Stephenson High SchoolSecondaryGood
Grasmere AcademyPrimaryGood
Westmoor Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Killingworth averages 460 Mbps — 360% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Killingworth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 72.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score73.1
% Rated C or Above72.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,094

Demographics & Economy

Population11,789
Median Age44.6
Median Household Income£30,494
Employment Rate56.7%
Owner Occupied63.7%
Degree-Level Qualified32.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Killingworth?
The average house price in Killingworth is £241,634 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Killingworth?
The most affordable entry point in Killingworth is a flat, with an average price of £81,500.
Is Killingworth a safe place to live?
Killingworth has a recorded crime rate of 82.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Killingworth?
Killingworth has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Killingworth?
Average broadband download speeds in Killingworth are around 460 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.9% of premises.
How big is Killingworth?
Killingworth is a settlement in Tyne and Wear with a population of approximately 11,789.

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