Billingham vs Guisborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Billingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. Billingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Guisborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingham
£155,837
Guisborough
£212,882
Crime Rate
Billingham
99.7
Guisborough
107.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingham
88.9%
Guisborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingham
454.1
Guisborough
416.2
EPC Rating
Billingham
71.7
Guisborough
70.7
Median Income
Billingham
£27,986
Guisborough
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Guisborough commands an average of £212,882, compared with £155,837 in Billingham – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Billingham is a flat at £70,812, while in Guisborough it is a flat at £109,646.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Guisborough (£109,646 vs £70,812).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billingham prices grew faster — 29% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBillingham has a crime rate of 99.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Guisborough at 107.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billingham is violent-crime, while in Guisborough 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 Guisborough, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.9% in Billingham. There are 13 schools in Billingham and 6 in Guisborough.
Billingham School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Guisborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingham | Guisborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 6 |
| Primary | 11 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Billingham and 416.2 Mbps in Guisborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Billingham and 92.4% in Guisborough. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Billingham and 80.4% in Guisborough.
Billingham is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (454 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Billingham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Guisborough averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Billingham and £1,176 in Guisborough. 67.4% of homes in Billingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Guisborough.
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 Guisborough. The median age is 43.2 in Billingham and 46 in Guisborough. Owner-occupancy is 62.2% in Billingham versus 64.7% in Guisborough. Employment rates stand at 52.6% in Billingham and 49.5% in Guisborough.
| Indicator | Billingham | Guisborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,603 | 18,091 |
| 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% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Billingham and Guisborough?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Billingham or Guisborough?
Is Billingham or Guisborough safer?
Which has better schools, Billingham or Guisborough?
Which has faster broadband, Billingham or Guisborough?
Keep exploring