Barnard Castle vs Catterick Garrison
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Catterick Garrison wins on house prices with a 59% gap. Catterick Garrison has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnard Castle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnard Castle
£293,865
Catterick Garrison
£184,307
Crime Rate
Barnard Castle
89.4
Catterick Garrison
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnard Castle
100.0%
Catterick Garrison
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnard Castle
250.9
Catterick Garrison
416.3
EPC Rating
Barnard Castle
69.5
Catterick Garrison
70.3
Median Income
Barnard Castle
£30,753
Catterick Garrison
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Barnard Castle commands an average of £293,865, compared with £184,307 in Catterick Garrison – a difference of 59%. The most affordable entry point in Barnard Castle is a flat at £104,792, while in Catterick Garrison it is a flat at £90,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 39% pricier in Barnard Castle (£244,965 vs £175,620).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnard Castle prices grew faster — 55% vs -39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Catterick Garrison experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.4 per 1,000 versus 89.4 per 1,000 in Barnard Castle. The most common crime category in Barnard Castle is violent-crime, while in Catterick Garrison it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastFamilies may prefer Barnard Castle, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Catterick Garrison. There are 4 schools in Barnard Castle and 5 in Catterick Garrison.
Barnard Castle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Catterick Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnard Castle | Catterick Garrison |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 416.3 Mbps in Catterick Garrison and 250.9 Mbps in Barnard Castle. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 71.7% of premises in Barnard Castle and 98.2% in Catterick Garrison. Gigabit availability stands at 45.2% in Barnard Castle and 79.9% in Catterick Garrison.
Catterick Garrison is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (416 vs 251 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Catterick Garrison, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Barnard Castle. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,477 in Barnard Castle and £1,432 in Catterick Garrison. 57% of homes in Barnard Castle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Catterick Garrison.
Catterick Garrison has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 57% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,753.4 in Barnard Castle and £29,895 in Catterick Garrison. The median age is 47.8 in Barnard Castle and 48.1 in Catterick Garrison. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Barnard Castle and 56.9% in Catterick Garrison. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Barnard Castle versus 68.4% in Catterick Garrison. Barnard Castle has a population of 5,783 and Catterick Garrison has 13,285.
| Indicator | Barnard Castle | Catterick Garrison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,783 | 13,285 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,753.4 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.9% | 34.2% |
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