How safe is Shincliffe?

Shincliffe has an average crime rate of 101.9 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas.

Is Shincliffe a good place to live?

Yes, Shincliffe is an excellent place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of A. This means it is among the top places to live in North East.

Shincliffe - Best areas to live in 2025 (and areas to avoid map)

Name: Shincliffe
Address: England, GB

Excellent Area

C+

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

B+

Transport

B+

Schools

Council	County Durham
Crime Rate	✓average
Demographics	🌻 Retirees🤓 Highly Educated

C+

B+

A+

Crime hotspots

(off)

Nearby Places

Gilesgate

suburb

C+

2.3 km away

Durham

city

2.5 km away

Bowburn

village

2.9 km away

Neville's Cross

suburb

B+

3.1 km away

Belmont

suburb

B+

3.2 km away

Sherburn

village

C+

3.4 km away

Gilesgate

suburb

C+

2.3 km away

Durham

city

2.5 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Ample

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Sparse

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Adequate

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

Durham

Train

J62A1(M)

Motorway

J61A1(M)

Motorway

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

13 Schools

Requires Improvement

1 Schools

Laurel Avenue Community Primary School

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate

Good

Durham Gilesgate Primary School

Good

House Prices

all dwelling types

£197,225

detached houses

£291,330

flats and maisonettes

£181,818

semi detached houses

£212,706

terraced houses

£170,568