Bowburn vs Chilton (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Bowburn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Bowburn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowburn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowburn
£142,993
Chilton (County Durham)
£166,696
Crime Rate
Bowburn
89.4
Chilton (County Durham)
89.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowburn
100.0%
Chilton (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowburn
349.2
Chilton (County Durham)
284.4
EPC Rating
Bowburn
71.5
Chilton (County Durham)
71.5
Median Income
Bowburn
£28,414
Chilton (County Durham)
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Chilton (county Durham) commands an average of £166,696, compared with £142,993 in Bowburn – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Bowburn is a terraced at £95,398, while in Chilton (county Durham) it is a terraced at £75,186.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Bowburn (£95,398 vs £75,186).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bowburn prices grew faster — 11% vs -15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBowburn has a crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Chilton (county Durham) at 89.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bowburn 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastFamilies may prefer Bowburn, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Chilton (county Durham). There are 1 schools in Bowburn and 1 in Chilton (county Durham).
Bowburn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chilton (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bowburn | Chilton (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 349.2 Mbps in Bowburn and 284.4 Mbps in Chilton (county Durham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Bowburn and 89.6% in Chilton (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Bowburn and 49.8% in Chilton (county Durham).
Bowburn is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (349 vs 284 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bowburn 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 Bowburn and £1,191 in Chilton (county Durham). 68.5% of homes in Bowburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Chilton (county Durham).
Bowburn 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 Bowburn and £28,414 in Chilton (county Durham). The median age is 44.7 in Bowburn and 44.7 in Chilton (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bowburn versus 62.5% in Chilton (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Bowburn and 51.2% in Chilton (county Durham).
| Indicator | Bowburn | Chilton (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,843 | 4,467 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 26.7% |
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