Billingham vs Easington (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Billingham is about 25% cheaper on average. Easington (county Durham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Easington (county Durham) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingham
£155,837
Easington (County Durham)
£206,861
Crime Rate
Billingham
99.7
Easington (County Durham)
89.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingham
88.9%
Easington (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingham
454.1
Easington (County Durham)
451
EPC Rating
Billingham
71.7
Easington (County Durham)
71.5
Median Income
Billingham
£27,986
Easington (County Durham)
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Billingham is £155,837, which is 25% less than Easington (county Durham) at £206,861. The most affordable entry point in Billingham is a flat at £70,812, while in Easington (county Durham) it is a terraced at £107,713.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in Easington (county Durham) (£168,168 vs £144,367).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Easington (county Durham) prices grew faster — 53% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Easington (county Durham) (89.6 per 1,000) compared to Billingham (99.7 per 1,000), a 11% difference. The most common crime category in Billingham is violent-crime, while in Easington (county Durham) 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 EastEasington (county Durham) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88.9% in Billingham. Billingham has 13 schools in total, while Easington (county Durham) has 3.
Billingham School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Easington (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingham | Easington (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 3 |
| Primary | 11 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Billingham offers faster average downloads at 454.1 Mbps, compared to 451.0 Mbps in Easington (county Durham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Billingham and 98.2% in Easington (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Billingham and 88.2% in Easington (county Durham).
Billingham is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (454 vs 451 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Billingham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Easington (county Durham). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Billingham and £1,191 in Easington (county Durham). 67.4% of homes in Billingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Easington (county Durham).
Easington (county Durham) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Easington (county Durham) and £27,985.5 in Billingham. The median age is 43.2 in Billingham and 44.7 in Easington (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 52.6% in Billingham and 51.2% in Easington (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 62.2% in Billingham versus 62.5% in Easington (county Durham).
| Indicator | Billingham | Easington (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,603 | 6,968 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,985.5 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 52.6% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 26.7% |
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