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Area guide · County Durham

Living in Yarm

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

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At a glance

Yarm is a village in County Durham, North East with a population of 9,601. The average house price is £337,997 and the overall crime rate is 113.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Yarm ranks

Population

9,601

Avg House Price

£337,997

Crime Rate

113.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

300 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,716.5

Median Age

47.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Yarm's detached homes (£430,644) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£153,938).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Yarm prices have risen 0% over the last 9 years (£338,704 → £337,997).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£430,644	£390,000	139
Semi-Detached	£210,909	£205,000	58
Terraced	£222,152	£180,000	33
Flat	£153,938	£155,750	16

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Yarm is 113.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Yarm: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Conyers School	Secondary	Good
Layfield Primary School	Primary	Good
Levendale Primary School	Primary	Good
Yarm Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Yarm averages 300 Mbps — 200% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Yarm homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.4
% Rated C or Above	60.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,398

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,601
Median Age	47.4
Median Household Income	£29,716.5
Employment Rate	56.6%
Owner Occupied	68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Yarm?

The average house price in Yarm is £337,997 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Yarm is a flat, with an average price of £153,938.

Is Yarm a safe place to live?

Yarm has a recorded crime rate of 113.3 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 Yarm?

Yarm has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Yarm?

Average broadband download speeds in Yarm are around 300 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.9% of premises.

How big is Yarm?

Yarm is a settlement in County Durham with a population of approximately 9,601.

Most compared with

How does Yarm stack up against its neighbours?

Billingham

Yarm

House price: £155,837 · £337,997
Crime rate: 99.7 · 113.3
Distance: 7.9 mi

Chilton (County Durham)

Yarm

House price: £166,696 · £337,997
Crime rate: 89.5 · 113.3
Distance: 13.9 mi

Darlington

Yarm

House price: £182,726 · £337,997
Crime rate: 90.9 · 113.3
Distance: 8.3 mi

Egglescliffe

Yarm

House price: £466,800 · £337,997
Crime rate: 31.9 · 113.3
Distance: 1.6 mi

Eston

Yarm

House price: £145,914 · £337,997
Crime rate: 107.6 · 113.3
Distance: 9.1 mi

Great Ayton

Yarm

House price: £283,263 · £337,997
Crime rate: 47.6 · 113.3
Distance: 8.7 mi

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