Birtley vs Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ushaw Moor And Bearpark offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. Ushaw Moor And Bearpark has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birtley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birtley
£184,121
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
£144,512
Crime Rate
Birtley
89.8
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birtley
100.0%
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
40.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birtley
406.6
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
171.3
EPC Rating
Birtley
71.8
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
71.5
Median Income
Birtley
£28,058
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark is £144,512, which is 27% less than Birtley at £184,121. The most affordable entry point in Birtley is a flat at £68,516, while in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark it is a terraced at £121,555.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 54% pricier in Birtley (£189,116 vs £123,102).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birtley prices grew faster — 29% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark (89.2 per 1,000) compared to Birtley (89.8 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Birtley is violent-crime, while in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark 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 40% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark. Birtley has 7 schools in total, while Ushaw Moor And Bearpark has 5.
Birtley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark School Inspection Breakdown
40% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birtley | Ushaw Moor and Bearpark |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Primary | 6 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 40% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birtley offers faster average downloads at 406.6 Mbps, compared to 171.3 Mbps in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Birtley and 87.9% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Birtley and 23.6% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark.
Birtley is the faster of the two by 137% on average download speed (407 vs 171 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Birtley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Birtley and £1,191 in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark. 69.2% of homes in Birtley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark.
Birtley has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark and £28,058.3 in Birtley. The median age is 44.5 in Birtley and 44.7 in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Birtley and 51.2% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Birtley versus 62.5% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark.
| Indicator | Birtley | Ushaw Moor and Bearpark |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 6,483 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058.3 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 26.7% |
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