Area guide · County Durham

Living in Wingate

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

At a glance

Wingate is a village in County Durham, North East with a population of 5,033. The average house price is £160,094 and the overall crime rate is 89.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Wingate ranks

Population

5,033

Avg House Price

£160,094

Crime Rate

89.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

382 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,414

Median Age

44.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Wingate's detached homes (£258,108) command roughly 2.8× the price of a terraced (£93,102).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Wingate prices have risen 67% over the last 9 years (£95,912 → £160,094).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£258,108	£260,000	37
Semi-Detached	£135,841	£131,500	42
Terraced	£93,102	£85,000	39
Flat	£115,000	£115,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Wingate is 89.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Wellfield School	Secondary	No rating available
Wingate Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Wingate averages 382 Mbps — 282% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Wingate 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	5,033
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 Wingate?

The average house price in Wingate is £160,094 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Wingate is a terraced, with an average price of £93,102.

Is Wingate a safe place to live?

Wingate 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 Wingate?

Wingate has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Wingate?

Average broadband download speeds in Wingate are around 382 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 82.4% of premises.

How big is Wingate?

Wingate is a settlement in County Durham with a population of approximately 5,033.

Most compared with

How does Wingate stack up against its neighbours?

Billingham

Wingate

House price: £155,837 · £160,094
Crime rate: 99.7 · 89.2
Distance: 9.0 mi

Birtley

Wingate

House price: £184,121 · £160,094
Crime rate: 89.8 · 89.2
Distance: 13.9 mi

Bishop Auckland

Wingate

House price: £164,905 · £160,094
Crime rate: 89.4 · 89.2
Distance: 13.3 mi

Blackhall Colliery

Wingate

House price: £109,947 · £160,094
Crime rate: 89.4 · 89.2
Distance: 3.7 mi

Bowburn

Wingate

House price: £142,993 · £160,094
Crime rate: 89.4 · 89.2
Distance: 6.0 mi

Brandon (County Durham)

Wingate

House price: £220,636 · £160,094
Crime rate: 118 · 89.2
Distance: 10.1 mi

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