Billingham vs Eston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Eston is about 7% cheaper on average. Billingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Billingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingham
£155,837
Eston
£145,914
Crime Rate
Billingham
99.7
Eston
107.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingham
88.9%
Eston
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingham
454.1
Eston
460.1
EPC Rating
Billingham
71.7
Eston
70.7
Median Income
Billingham
£27,986
Eston
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Eston is £145,914, which is 7% less than Billingham at £155,837. The most affordable entry point in Billingham is a flat at £70,812, while in Eston it is a flat at £47,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Billingham (£70,812 vs £47,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billingham prices grew faster — 29% vs -24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Billingham (99.7 per 1,000) compared to Eston (107.6 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Billingham is violent-crime, while in Eston 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 EastBillingham has 88.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Eston. Billingham has 13 schools in total, while Eston has 11.
Billingham School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eston School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingham | Eston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 11 |
| Primary | 11 | 9 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Eston offers faster average downloads at 460.1 Mbps, compared to 454.1 Mbps in Billingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Billingham and 95.8% in Eston. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Billingham and 91.2% in Eston.
Eston is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (460 vs 454 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Billingham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Eston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Billingham and £1,176 in Eston. 67.4% of homes in Billingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Eston.
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 Eston. The median age is 43.2 in Billingham and 46 in Eston. Employment rates stand at 52.6% in Billingham and 49.5% in Eston. Owner-occupancy is 62.2% in Billingham versus 64.7% in Eston.
| Indicator | Billingham | Eston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,603 | 29,625 |
| 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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