Bedale vs Catterick Garrison
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Catterick Garrison wins on house prices with a 85% gap. Catterick Garrison has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Catterick Garrison edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedale
£340,837
Catterick Garrison
£184,307
Crime Rate
Bedale
48.0
Catterick Garrison
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedale
50.0%
Catterick Garrison
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedale
269.8
Catterick Garrison
416.3
EPC Rating
Bedale
70.3
Catterick Garrison
70.3
Median Income
Bedale
£29,895
Catterick Garrison
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Bedale commands an average of £340,837, compared with £184,307 in Catterick Garrison – a difference of 85%. The most affordable entry point in Bedale is a flat at £146,291, while in Catterick Garrison it is a flat at £90,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 65% pricier in Bedale (£241,754 vs £146,519).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedale prices grew faster — 31% vs -39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Catterick Garrison experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.4 per 1,000 versus 48 per 1,000 in Bedale. The most common crime category in Bedale 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 Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer Catterick Garrison, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Bedale. There are 2 schools in Bedale and 5 in Catterick Garrison.
Bedale School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 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 | Bedale | Catterick Garrison |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 416.3 Mbps in Catterick Garrison and 269.8 Mbps in Bedale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.9% of premises in Bedale and 98.2% in Catterick Garrison. Gigabit availability stands at 46.3% in Bedale and 79.9% in Catterick Garrison.
Catterick Garrison is the faster of the two by 54% on average download speed (416 vs 270 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bedale, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Catterick Garrison. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Bedale and £1,432 in Catterick Garrison. 59.5% of homes in Bedale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Catterick Garrison.
Bedale has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,895 in Bedale and £29,895 in Catterick Garrison. The median age is 48.1 in Bedale and 48.1 in Catterick Garrison. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Bedale and 56.9% in Catterick Garrison. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Bedale versus 68.4% in Catterick Garrison. Bedale has a population of 3,289 and Catterick Garrison has 13,285.
| Indicator | Bedale | Catterick Garrison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,289 | 13,285 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.2% |
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