safety and lower house prices may need closer review

This public area guide compares West Auckland in County Durham using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is West Auckland a good place to live?

West Auckland may be a good fit for people who value lower house prices. It ranks strongly for lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in County Durham below.

For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.

West Auckland at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 26.89 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Weak 7th percentile
House prices
Local result £160,078
National comparison
Lower prices 10th percentile
Schools
Local result 33rd percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 36th percentile
National comparison
Middle

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

  • Buyers looking for lower house prices

Watch out for

  • Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

Crime rate in West Auckland

Crime rate

Crime rate

26.89 per 1,000 people

Percentile

7th percentile nationally

Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.

House prices in West Auckland

House prices

Average sold price

£160,078

Percentile

10th percentile nationally

House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.

Schools in West Auckland

Schools

33rd percentile nationally

Flood risk in West Auckland

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in West Auckland

Transport

36th percentile nationally

What the full report adds

This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.

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FAQs

Is West Auckland a good place to live?

West Auckland may be a good fit for people who value lower house prices. It ranks strongly for lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is West Auckland safe?

West Auckland ranks in the 7th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in West Auckland?

The average sold price is £160,078, with house prices in the 10th percentile nationally.

How are schools in West Auckland?

Schools rank in the 33rd percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near West Auckland?

Nearby public profiles include Chester-le-Street South in County Durham and Castle Eden & Passfield in County Durham.