Bishop Auckland vs Chilton (County Durham)

At £164,905, Bishop Auckland undercuts Chilton (county Durham) (£166,696) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bishop Auckland is a flat at £68,224, while in Chilton (county Durham) it is a terraced at £75,186.

Residents of Bishop Auckland experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.4 per 1,000 versus 89.5 per 1,000 in Chilton (county Durham). The most common crime category in Bishop Auckland is violent-crime, while in Chilton (county Durham) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 11 schools in Bishop Auckland, 71.4% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chilton (county Durham), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Chilton (county Durham) averages 284.4 Mbps – ahead of Bishop Auckland's 250.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.3% of premises in Bishop Auckland and 89.6% in Chilton (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 42.3% in Bishop Auckland and 49.8% in Chilton (county Durham).

→Chilton (county Durham) is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (284 vs 250 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bishop Auckland leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Chilton (county Durham) averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bishop Auckland and £1,191 in Chilton (county Durham). 68.5% of homes in Bishop Auckland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Chilton (county Durham).

→Bishop Auckland has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,414 in Bishop Auckland and £28,414 in Chilton (county Durham). The median age is 44.7 in Bishop Auckland and 44.7 in Chilton (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bishop Auckland versus 62.5% in Chilton (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Bishop Auckland and 51.2% in Chilton (county Durham).

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