Billingham vs Egglescliffe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Billingham wins on house prices with a 67% gap. Egglescliffe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Egglescliffe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingham
£155,837
Egglescliffe
£466,800
Crime Rate
Billingham
99.7
Egglescliffe
31.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingham
88.9%
Egglescliffe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingham
454.1
Egglescliffe
438.8
EPC Rating
Billingham
71.7
Egglescliffe
71.6
Median Income
Billingham
£27,986
Egglescliffe
£28,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Egglescliffe commands an average of £466,800, compared with £155,837 in Billingham – a difference of 67%. The most affordable entry point in Billingham is a flat at £70,812, while in Egglescliffe it is a semi-detached at £406,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 64% pricier in Egglescliffe (£406,667 vs £144,367).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Egglescliffe prices grew faster — 132% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Egglescliffe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 31.9 per 1,000 versus 99.7 per 1,000 in Billingham. The most common crime category in Billingham is violent-crime, while in Egglescliffe it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Billingham's most common crime is violent crime; in Egglescliffe it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastFamilies may prefer Egglescliffe, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.9% in Billingham. There are 13 schools in Billingham and 5 in Egglescliffe.
Billingham School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Egglescliffe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingham | Egglescliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 5 |
| Primary | 11 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Billingham and 438.8 Mbps in Egglescliffe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Billingham and 91.8% in Egglescliffe. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Billingham and 86.7% in Egglescliffe.
Billingham is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (454 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Billingham, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 71.6 (band C) in Egglescliffe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Billingham and £1,160 in Egglescliffe. 67.4% of homes in Billingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Egglescliffe.
Billingham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,467 in Egglescliffe and £27,985.5 in Billingham. The median age is 43.2 in Billingham and 42.9 in Egglescliffe. Employment rates stand at 52.6% in Billingham and 54.7% in Egglescliffe. Owner-occupancy is 62.2% in Billingham versus 66.2% in Egglescliffe. Billingham has a population of 33,603 and Egglescliffe has 10,250.
| Indicator | Billingham | Egglescliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,603 | 10,250 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,985.5 | £28,467 |
| Employment Rate | 52.6% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 29.5% |
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