Want to compare two towns side by side?

Compare

Area guide · County Durham

Living in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark

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

At a glance

Ushaw Moor and Bearpark is a village in County Durham, North East with a population of 6,483. The average house price is £144,512 and the overall crime rate is 89.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ushaw Moor and Bearpark ranks

Population

6,483

Avg House Price

£144,512

Crime Rate

89.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

40%

Avg Download Speed

171 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£28,414

Median Age

44.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ushaw Moor And Bearpark's detached homes (£211,763) command roughly 1.7× the price of a terraced (£121,555).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ushaw Moor And Bearpark prices have risen 23% over the last 9 years (£117,762 → £144,512).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£211,763£214,99525
Semi-Detached£123,102£115,00041
Terraced£121,555£109,95035
FlatN/AN/A0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark is 89.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

40% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools5
Primary4
Secondary1
% Top two bands40%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Bearpark Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Durham AcademySecondaryRequires improvement
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Silver Tree Primary School and NurseryPrimaryGood
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw MoorPrimaryRequires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Ushaw Moor And Bearpark averages 171 Mbps — 71% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ushaw Moor And Bearpark homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71.5
% Rated C or Above68.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,191

Demographics & Economy

Population6,483
Median Age44.7
Median Household Income£28,414
Employment Rate51.2%
Owner Occupied62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified26.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark?
The average house price in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark is £144,512 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark?
The most affordable entry point in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark is a terraced, with an average price of £121,555.
Is Ushaw Moor And Bearpark a safe place to live?
Ushaw Moor And Bearpark has a recorded crime rate of 89.2 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 Ushaw Moor And Bearpark?
Ushaw Moor And Bearpark has 5 schools in total, with 40% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark?
Average broadband download speeds in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark are around 171 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 87.9% of premises.
How big is Ushaw Moor And Bearpark?
Ushaw Moor And Bearpark is a settlement in County Durham with a population of approximately 6,483.

Most compared with

How does Ushaw Moor and Bearpark stack up against its neighbours?

Looking for somewhere different? Browse all towns in North East or start a fresh comparison from the homepage.