Postcode sector · NE29 8

Is Billy Mill a good place to live?

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In Billy Mill (NE29 8), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £230,019 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 0% above average
C Schools67% Good/Outstanding
A Floodnone risk
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Avg sold price
£230,019
from 233 sales
Population
14,698
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
267.0
per 1,000 · +0% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary · 2/3 good+
Broadband
87%
gigabit-ready · 92% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Billy Mill NE29 8

Billy Mill NE29 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,822 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual sold price in NE29 8, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (22 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in NE29 8 (May 24–Jun 26, average 56/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 45
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 6,412

Owned 69% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NE29 8.

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Billy Mill NE29 8: frequently asked questions

Is Billy Mill NE29 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Billy Mill NE29 8?

Recorded crime in Billy Mill NE29 8 runs at 267.0 per 1,000 properties, 0% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Billy Mill NE29 8 safe?

Crime in Billy Mill NE29 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Billy Mill NE29 8 runs at 267.0 per 1,000 properties, 0% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Billy Mill NE29 8?

Homes in Billy Mill NE29 8 sell for around £230,019 on average, based on 233 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Billy Mill NE29 8 at risk of flooding?

Billy Mill NE29 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,822 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Billy Mill NE29 8?

There are 3 schools in Billy Mill NE29 8 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Billy Mill NE29 8 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Billy Mill NE29 8, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Billy Mill NE29 8 a deprived area?

Billy Mill NE29 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).