Billingham vs Spennymoor
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Spennymoor wins on house prices with a 4% gap. Spennymoor has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Spennymoor edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingham
£155,837
Spennymoor
£150,232
Crime Rate
Billingham
99.7
Spennymoor
89.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingham
88.9%
Spennymoor
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingham
454.1
Spennymoor
403
EPC Rating
Billingham
71.7
Spennymoor
71.5
Median Income
Billingham
£27,986
Spennymoor
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Billingham commands an average of £155,837, compared with £150,232 in Spennymoor – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Billingham is a flat at £70,812, while in Spennymoor it is a flat at £89,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Billingham (£121,640 vs £92,884).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billingham prices grew faster — 29% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Spennymoor experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.5 per 1,000 versus 99.7 per 1,000 in Billingham. The most common crime category in Billingham is violent-crime, while in Spennymoor 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 Spennymoor, 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 Spennymoor.
Billingham School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Spennymoor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingham | Spennymoor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 8 |
| Primary | 11 | 7 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Billingham and 403.0 Mbps in Spennymoor. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Billingham and 96% in Spennymoor. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Billingham and 77.5% in Spennymoor.
Billingham is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (454 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Billingham, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Spennymoor. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Billingham and £1,191 in Spennymoor. 67.4% of homes in Billingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Spennymoor.
Spennymoor has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Spennymoor and £27,985.5 in Billingham. The median age is 43.2 in Billingham and 44.7 in Spennymoor. Employment rates stand at 52.6% in Billingham and 51.2% in Spennymoor. Owner-occupancy is 62.2% in Billingham versus 62.5% in Spennymoor. Billingham has a population of 33,603 and Spennymoor has 20,401.
| Indicator | Billingham | Spennymoor |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,603 | 20,401 |
| 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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