Billingham vs Newton Aycliffe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Billingham is about 4% cheaper on average. Newton Aycliffe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Billingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingham
£155,837
Newton Aycliffe
£162,490
Crime Rate
Billingham
99.7
Newton Aycliffe
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingham
88.9%
Newton Aycliffe
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Billingham
454.1
Newton Aycliffe
135.9
EPC Rating
Billingham
71.7
Newton Aycliffe
71.4
Median Income
Billingham
£27,986
Newton Aycliffe
£27,988
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Billingham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £155,837 versus £162,490 in Newton Aycliffe. The most affordable entry point in Billingham is a flat at £70,812, while in Newton Aycliffe it is a flat at £65,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Billingham (£121,640 vs £103,073).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billingham prices grew faster — 29% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Newton Aycliffe (89.4 per 1,000) compared to Billingham (99.7 per 1,000), a 12% difference. The most common crime category in Billingham is violent-crime, while in Newton Aycliffe 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 77.8% in Newton Aycliffe.
Billingham School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newton Aycliffe School Inspection Breakdown
77.8% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingham | Newton Aycliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 12 |
| Primary | 11 | 9 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Billingham enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Newton Aycliffe lags behind at 135.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Billingham and 94.9% in Newton Aycliffe. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Billingham and 6.5% in Newton Aycliffe.
Billingham is the faster of the two by 234% on average download speed (454 vs 136 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Billingham is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Newton Aycliffe's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Billingham and £1,197 in Newton Aycliffe. 67.4% of homes in Billingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Newton Aycliffe.
Billingham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Billingham has a population of 33,603 while Newton Aycliffe has 25,760. Median household income is £27,988 in Newton Aycliffe and £27,985.5 in Billingham. The median age is 43.2 in Billingham and 44.5 in Newton Aycliffe. Employment rates stand at 52.6% in Billingham and 53.6% in Newton Aycliffe.
| Indicator | Billingham | Newton Aycliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,603 | 25,760 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,985.5 | £27,988 |
| Employment Rate | 52.6% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% | 62.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 27.9% |
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