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Area guide · Tyne and Wear

Living in Crawcrook and Greenside

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

At a glance

Crawcrook and Greenside is a village in Tyne and Wear, North East with a population of 7,881. The average house price is £164,178 and the overall crime rate is 89.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Crawcrook and Greenside ranks

Population

7,881

Avg House Price

£164,178

Crime Rate

89.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

390 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£27,490

Median Age

44.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Crawcrook And Greenside's detached homes (£318,571) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£102,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Crawcrook And Greenside prices have risen 47% over the last 9 years (£111,379 → £164,178).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£318,571£315,0007
Semi-Detached£184,964£172,99814
Terraced£122,599£118,25036
Flat£102,500£102,5002

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Crawcrook and Greenside is 89.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Crawcrook And Greenside: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools3
Primary3
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Emmaville Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Greenside Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, CrawcrookPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Crawcrook And Greenside averages 390 Mbps — 290% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Crawcrook And Greenside homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.6
% Rated C or Above64.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,103

Demographics & Economy

Population7,881
Median Age44.4
Median Household Income£27,490
Employment Rate54.1%
Owner Occupied58%
Degree-Level Qualified28%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Crawcrook And Greenside?
The average house price in Crawcrook And Greenside is £164,178 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Crawcrook And Greenside?
The most affordable entry point in Crawcrook And Greenside is a flat, with an average price of £102,500.
Is Crawcrook And Greenside a safe place to live?
Crawcrook And Greenside has a recorded crime rate of 89.8 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 Crawcrook And Greenside?
Crawcrook And Greenside has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Crawcrook And Greenside?
Average broadband download speeds in Crawcrook And Greenside are around 390 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.7% of premises.
How big is Crawcrook And Greenside?
Crawcrook And Greenside is a settlement in Tyne and Wear with a population of approximately 7,881.

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