| Council | County Durham |
| Crime Rate | High for a North East village 24% above the national average. |
The average house price in West Rainton is £173,556, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows West Rainton house price trends over the last 30 years.
£173,556
£288,889
£145,556
£125,000
Is West Rainton a nice place to live?
West Rainton 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 West Rainton?
West Rainton has a high crime rate for a North East village, with around 93 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 24% above the national average, and about average for Durham.
What are the best schools in West Rainton?
West Rainton has 15 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Bernard Gilpin Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include East Rainton Primary School and Dubmire Primary. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of West Rainton?
The majority of residents in West Rainton identify as White (British) (94%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (60%).