Billingham vs Brotton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brotton wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Billingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brotton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingham
£155,837
Brotton
£136,266
Crime Rate
Billingham
99.7
Brotton
107.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingham
88.9%
Brotton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingham
454.1
Brotton
340
EPC Rating
Billingham
71.7
Brotton
70.7
Median Income
Billingham
£27,986
Brotton
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Billingham commands an average of £155,837, compared with £136,266 in Brotton – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Billingham is a flat at £70,812, while in Brotton it is a terraced at £60,712.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 100% pricier in Billingham (£121,640 vs £60,712).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billingham prices grew faster — 29% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Billingham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 99.7 per 1,000 versus 107.4 per 1,000 in Brotton. The most common crime category in Billingham is violent-crime, while in Brotton 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 Brotton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.9% in Billingham. There are 13 schools in Billingham and 3 in Brotton.
Billingham School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brotton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingham | Brotton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 3 |
| Primary | 11 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Billingham and 340.0 Mbps in Brotton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Billingham and 88.6% in Brotton. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Billingham and 63.6% in Brotton.
Billingham is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (454 vs 340 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Billingham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Brotton averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Billingham and £1,176 in Brotton. 67.4% of homes in Billingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Brotton.
Billingham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,985.5 in Billingham and £26,481 in Brotton. The median age is 43.2 in Billingham and 46 in Brotton. Owner-occupancy is 62.2% in Billingham versus 64.7% in Brotton. Employment rates stand at 52.6% in Billingham and 49.5% in Brotton.
| Indicator | Billingham | Brotton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,603 | 5,399 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £27,985.5 | £26,481 |
| Employment Rate | 52.6% | 49.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 24.9% |
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