Bishop Auckland vs Crook

Property in Crook commands an average of £171,351, compared with £164,905 in Bishop Auckland – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Bishop Auckland is a flat at £68,224, while in Crook it is a flat at £31,000.

Residents of Bishop Auckland experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.4 per 1,000 versus 119.5 per 1,000 in Crook. The most common crime category in Bishop Auckland is violent-crime, while in Crook it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Crook, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 71.4% in Bishop Auckland. There are 11 schools in Bishop Auckland and 3 in Crook.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 378.8 Mbps in Crook and 250.4 Mbps in Bishop Auckland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.3% of premises in Bishop Auckland and 91.3% in Crook. Gigabit availability stands at 42.3% in Bishop Auckland and 72.4% in Crook.

→Crook is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (379 vs 250 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

→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 Crook. The median age is 44.7 in Bishop Auckland and 44.7 in Crook. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bishop Auckland versus 62.5% in Crook. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Bishop Auckland and 51.2% in Crook.

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