Birtley vs Stanley (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Stanley (county Durham) is about 11% cheaper on average. Stanley (county Durham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birtley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birtley
£184,121
Stanley (County Durham)
£165,330
Crime Rate
Birtley
89.8
Stanley (County Durham)
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birtley
100.0%
Stanley (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birtley
406.6
Stanley (County Durham)
401.9
EPC Rating
Birtley
71.8
Stanley (County Durham)
71
Median Income
Birtley
£28,058
Stanley (County Durham)
£27,952
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Stanley (county Durham) is £165,330, which is 11% less than Birtley at £184,121. The most affordable entry point in Birtley is a flat at £68,516, while in Stanley (county Durham) it is a flat at £70,484.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Birtley (£189,116 vs £155,104).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stanley (county Durham) prices grew faster — 52% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Stanley (county Durham) (89.4 per 1,000) compared to Birtley (89.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Birtley is violent-crime, while in Stanley (county Durham) 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 EastBirtley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Stanley (county Durham). Birtley has 7 schools in total, while Stanley (county Durham) has 10.
Birtley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stanley (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birtley | Stanley (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 10 |
| Primary | 6 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birtley offers faster average downloads at 406.6 Mbps, compared to 401.9 Mbps in Stanley (county Durham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Birtley and 96.1% in Stanley (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Birtley and 75.7% in Stanley (county Durham).
Birtley is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (407 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Birtley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Stanley (county Durham). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Birtley and £1,147 in Stanley (county Durham). 69.2% of homes in Birtley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Stanley (county Durham).
Birtley has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,058.3 in Birtley and £27,952 in Stanley (county Durham). The median age is 44.5 in Birtley and 44.5 in Stanley (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Birtley and 52.7% in Stanley (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Birtley versus 60.2% in Stanley (county Durham).
| Indicator | Birtley | Stanley (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 19,423 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058.3 | £27,952 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 27.4% |
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