Area guide · County Durham

Living in Bowburn

A snapshot of life in Bowburn, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Bowburn is a village in County Durham, North East with a population of 4,843. The average house price is £142,993 and the overall crime rate is 89.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bowburn ranks

Population

4,843

Avg House Price

£142,993

Crime Rate

89.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

349 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,414

Median Age

44.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bowburn's detached homes (£231,542) command roughly 2.4× the price of a terraced (£95,398).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bowburn prices have risen 11% over the last 9 years (£128,801 → £142,993).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£231,542	£225,000	27
Semi-Detached	£142,015	£150,000	60
Terraced	£95,398	£86,750	49
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bowburn is 89.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bowburn: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bowburn Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Bowburn averages 349 Mbps — 249% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bowburn homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.5
% Rated C or Above	68.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,191

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,843
Median Age	44.7
Median Household Income	£28,414
Employment Rate	51.2%
Owner Occupied	62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bowburn?

The average house price in Bowburn is £142,993 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bowburn?

The most affordable entry point in Bowburn is a terraced, with an average price of £95,398.

Is Bowburn a safe place to live?

Bowburn has a recorded crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Bowburn?

Bowburn has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Bowburn?

Average broadband download speeds in Bowburn are around 349 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.3% of premises.

How big is Bowburn?

Bowburn is a settlement in County Durham with a population of approximately 4,843.

Most compared with

How does Bowburn stack up against its neighbours?

Annfield Plain

Bowburn

House price: £98,964 · £142,993
Crime rate: 89.1 · 89.4
Distance: 12.1 mi

Billingham

Bowburn

House price: £155,837 · £142,993
Crime rate: 99.7 · 89.4
Distance: 13.0 mi

Birtley

Bowburn

House price: £184,121 · £142,993
Crime rate: 89.8 · 89.4
Distance: 11.0 mi

Bishop Auckland

Bowburn

House price: £164,905 · £142,993
Crime rate: 89.4 · 89.4
Distance: 8.6 mi

Blackhall Colliery

Bowburn

House price: £109,947 · £142,993
Crime rate: 89.4 · 89.4
Distance: 9.5 mi

Boldon Colliery

Bowburn

House price: £164,057 · £142,993
Crime rate: 98.3 · 89.4
Distance: 14.9 mi

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