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Bishop Auckland vs Spennymoor

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Spennymoor is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Bishop Auckland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Spennymoor edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bishop Auckland

£164,905

Spennymoor

£150,232

Crime Rate

Bishop Auckland

89.4

Spennymoor

89.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bishop Auckland

71.4%

Spennymoor

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bishop Auckland

250.4

Spennymoor

403

EPC Rating

Bishop Auckland

71.5

Spennymoor

71.5

Median Income

Bishop Auckland

£28,414

Spennymoor

£28,414

Property in Bishop Auckland commands an average of £164,905, compared with £150,232 in Spennymoor – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Bishop Auckland is a flat at £68,224, while in Spennymoor it is a flat at £89,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Spennymoor (£89,500 vs £68,224).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bishop Auckland prices grew faster — 24% vs 17%.

Bishop Auckland has a crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Spennymoor at 89.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishop Auckland is violent-crime, while in Spennymoor 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 Spennymoor, 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 8 in Spennymoor.

Bishop Auckland School Inspection Breakdown

71.4% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Spennymoor School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBishop AucklandSpennymoor
Total Schools118
Primary87
Secondary31
% Top two bands71.4%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 403.0 Mbps in Spennymoor and 250.4 Mbps in Bishop Auckland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.3% of premises in Bishop Auckland and 96% in Spennymoor. Gigabit availability stands at 42.3% in Bishop Auckland and 77.5% in Spennymoor.

Spennymoor is the faster of the two by 61% on average download speed (403 vs 250 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Bishop Auckland, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Spennymoor. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bishop Auckland and £1,191 in Spennymoor. 68.5% of homes in Bishop Auckland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Spennymoor.

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 Spennymoor. The median age is 44.7 in Bishop Auckland and 44.7 in Spennymoor. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Bishop Auckland and 51.2% in Spennymoor. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bishop Auckland versus 62.5% in Spennymoor. Bishop Auckland has a population of 22,594 and Spennymoor has 20,401.

IndicatorBishop AucklandSpennymoor
Population22,59420,401
Median Age44.744.7
Median Household Income£28,414£28,414
Employment Rate51.2%51.2%
Owner Occupied62.5%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified26.7%26.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor?
Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor are approximately 4.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bishop Auckland or Spennymoor?
Spennymoor is cheaper, with an average house price of £150,232.
Is Bishop Auckland or Spennymoor safer?
Bishop Auckland has the lower crime rate at 89.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bishop Auckland or Spennymoor?
Spennymoor has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bishop Auckland or Spennymoor?
Spennymoor has faster average broadband at 403.0 Mbps.

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