Billingham vs Ingleby Barwick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Billingham wins on house prices with a 35% gap. Billingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ingleby Barwick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingham
£155,837
Ingleby Barwick
£241,518
Crime Rate
Billingham
99.7
Ingleby Barwick
99.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingham
88.9%
Ingleby Barwick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingham
454.1
Ingleby Barwick
453.3
EPC Rating
Billingham
71.7
Ingleby Barwick
72.1
Median Income
Billingham
£27,986
Ingleby Barwick
£27,961
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Ingleby Barwick commands an average of £241,518, compared with £155,837 in Billingham – a difference of 35%. The most affordable entry point in Billingham is a flat at £70,812, while in Ingleby Barwick it is a flat at £80,188.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Ingleby Barwick (£159,718 vs £121,640).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billingham prices grew faster — 29% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Billingham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 99.7 per 1,000 versus 99.7 per 1,000 in Ingleby Barwick. The most common crime category in Billingham is violent-crime, while in Ingleby Barwick 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 Ingleby Barwick, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.9% in Billingham. There are 13 schools in Billingham and 8 in Ingleby Barwick.
Billingham School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ingleby Barwick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingham | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 8 |
| Primary | 11 | 6 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Billingham and 453.3 Mbps in Ingleby Barwick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Billingham and 92.9% in Ingleby Barwick. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Billingham and 89.7% in Ingleby Barwick.
Billingham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (454 vs 453 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ingleby Barwick, scoring 72.1 on average (band C) compared to 71.7 (band C) in Billingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Billingham and £1,118 in Ingleby Barwick. 67.4% of homes in Billingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Ingleby Barwick.
Billingham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,985.5 in Billingham and £27,961 in Ingleby Barwick. The median age is 43.2 in Billingham and 41.7 in Ingleby Barwick. Employment rates stand at 52.6% in Billingham and 52.1% in Ingleby Barwick. Owner-occupancy is 62.2% in Billingham versus 60.6% in Ingleby Barwick. Billingham has a population of 33,603 and Ingleby Barwick has 23,380.
| Indicator | Billingham | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,603 | 23,380 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,985.5 | £27,961 |
| Employment Rate | 52.6% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% | 60.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 27.9% |
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