Birtley vs Crawcrook and Greenside
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Crawcrook And Greenside is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Birtley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birtley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birtley
£184,121
Crawcrook and Greenside
£164,178
Crime Rate
Birtley
89.8
Crawcrook and Greenside
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birtley
100.0%
Crawcrook and Greenside
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birtley
406.6
Crawcrook and Greenside
390.3
EPC Rating
Birtley
71.8
Crawcrook and Greenside
70.6
Median Income
Birtley
£28,058
Crawcrook and Greenside
£27,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Birtley commands an average of £184,121, compared with £164,178 in Crawcrook And Greenside – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Birtley is a flat at £68,516, while in Crawcrook And Greenside it is a flat at £102,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Crawcrook And Greenside (£102,500 vs £68,516).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crawcrook And Greenside prices grew faster — 47% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBirtley has a crime rate of 89.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Crawcrook And Greenside at 89.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birtley is violent-crime, while in Crawcrook And Greenside 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 Birtley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Crawcrook And Greenside. There are 7 schools in Birtley and 3 in Crawcrook And Greenside.
Birtley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crawcrook and Greenside School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birtley | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 3 |
| Primary | 6 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 406.6 Mbps in Birtley and 390.3 Mbps in Crawcrook And Greenside. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Birtley and 94.7% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Birtley and 74.2% in Crawcrook And Greenside.
Birtley is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (407 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Birtley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Crawcrook And Greenside averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Birtley and £1,103 in Crawcrook And Greenside. 69.2% of homes in Birtley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Crawcrook And Greenside.
Birtley has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,058.3 in Birtley and £27,490 in Crawcrook And Greenside. The median age is 44.5 in Birtley and 44.4 in Crawcrook And Greenside. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Birtley versus 58% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Birtley and 54.1% in Crawcrook And Greenside.
| Indicator | Birtley | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 7,881 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058.3 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 28% |
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