B
Liveable Score

Good Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

C

Transport

B+

Schools

CouncilCounty Durham
Crime Rate
✓low

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Interactive liveability map of Hobson showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Hobson boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
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Nearby Places

Burnopfield

village

B

0.8 km away

Tantobie

village

B

1.5 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Plentiful
Play SpacePlay Space
Sparse
Golf CourseGolf Course
Ample
Public ParkPublic Park
Limited
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Limited
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Adequate
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Adequate
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Adequate
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Adequate

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding
1 Schools
Good
6 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
Good
Burnopfield Primary School
Good
Catchgate Primary School
Good
Collierley Nursery and Primary School
Good

House Prices

all dwelling types

£150,000

detached houses

£287,500

semi detached houses

£166,500

terraced houses

£125,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hobson a nice place to live?

Hobson is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Durham.

How safe is Hobson?

Hobson has a very low crime rate of 49.9 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the best schools in Hobson?

Hobson has 7 schools nearby. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Tanfield Lea Community Primary School and Burnopfield Primary School.

What are the demographics of Hobson?

The majority of residents in Hobson identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (52%).