Billingham vs Ferryhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ferryhill offers lower property prices by roughly 47%. Ferryhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Billingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingham
£155,837
Ferryhill
£105,863
Crime Rate
Billingham
99.7
Ferryhill
89.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingham
88.9%
Ferryhill
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingham
454.1
Ferryhill
284.4
EPC Rating
Billingham
71.7
Ferryhill
71.5
Median Income
Billingham
£27,986
Ferryhill
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Ferryhill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £105,863 versus £155,837 in Billingham. The most affordable entry point in Billingham is a flat at £70,812, while in Ferryhill it is a terraced at £69,269.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 76% pricier in Billingham (£121,640 vs £69,269).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billingham prices grew faster — 29% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.3 offences per 1,000 people, Ferryhill is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Billingham's 99.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billingham is violent-crime, while in Ferryhill 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 EastSchool quality favours Billingham: 88.9% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Ferryhill.
Billingham School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ferryhill School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingham | Ferryhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 5 |
| Primary | 11 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Billingham enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Ferryhill lags behind at 284.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Billingham and 89.6% in Ferryhill. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Billingham and 49.8% in Ferryhill.
Billingham is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (454 vs 284 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Billingham is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Ferryhill's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Billingham and £1,191 in Ferryhill. 67.4% of homes in Billingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Ferryhill.
Ferryhill has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Billingham has a population of 33,603 while Ferryhill has 8,857. Median household income is £28,414 in Ferryhill and £27,985.5 in Billingham. The median age is 43.2 in Billingham and 44.7 in Ferryhill. Employment rates stand at 52.6% in Billingham and 51.2% in Ferryhill.
| Indicator | Billingham | Ferryhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,603 | 8,857 |
| 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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