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Area guide · County Durham

Living in Egglescliffe

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

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At a glance

Egglescliffe is a village in County Durham, North East with a population of 10,250. The average house price is £466,800 and the overall crime rate is 31.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Egglescliffe ranks

Population

10,250

Avg House Price

£466,800

Crime Rate

31.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

439 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£28,467

Median Age

42.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Egglescliffe's detached homes (£557,000) command roughly 1.4× the price of a semi-detached (£406,667).

Price Trend (10 Years)

Egglescliffe prices have risen 132% over the last 9 years (£201,000 → £466,800).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£557,000£557,0002
Semi-Detached£406,667£335,0003
TerracedN/AN/A0
FlatN/AN/A0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Egglescliffe is 31.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Egglescliffe: other crime (26% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools5
Primary5
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Durham Lane Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Egglescliffe Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Junction Farm Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Preston Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
The Links Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Egglescliffe averages 439 Mbps — 339% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Egglescliffe homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71.6
% Rated C or Above66.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,160

Demographics & Economy

Population10,250
Median Age42.9
Median Household Income£28,467
Employment Rate54.7%
Owner Occupied66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified29.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Egglescliffe?
The average house price in Egglescliffe is £466,800 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Egglescliffe?
The most affordable entry point in Egglescliffe is a semi-detached, with an average price of £406,667.
Is Egglescliffe a safe place to live?
Egglescliffe has a recorded crime rate of 31.9 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 Egglescliffe?
Egglescliffe has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Egglescliffe?
Average broadband download speeds in Egglescliffe are around 439 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.8% of premises.
How big is Egglescliffe?
Egglescliffe is a settlement in County Durham with a population of approximately 10,250.

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