Bowburn vs Consett
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Bowburn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Bowburn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowburn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowburn
£142,993
Consett
£173,763
Crime Rate
Bowburn
89.4
Consett
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowburn
100.0%
Consett
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowburn
349.2
Consett
295.2
EPC Rating
Bowburn
71.5
Consett
71.2
Median Income
Bowburn
£28,414
Consett
£29,165
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Consett commands an average of £173,763, compared with £142,993 in Bowburn – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Bowburn is a terraced at £95,398, while in Consett it is a flat at £76,870.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Consett (£289,647 vs £231,542).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Consett prices grew faster — 33% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBowburn has a crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Consett at 89.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bowburn is violent-crime, while in Consett 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 Consett. There are 1 schools in Bowburn and 11 in Consett.
Bowburn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Consett School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bowburn | Consett |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 349.2 Mbps in Bowburn and 295.2 Mbps in Consett. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Bowburn and 84.5% in Consett. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Bowburn and 52% in Consett.
Bowburn is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (349 vs 295 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bowburn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Consett averages 71.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bowburn and £1,284 in Consett. 68.5% of homes in Bowburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67% in Consett.
Bowburn has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 67% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,164.5 in Consett and £28,414 in Bowburn. The median age is 44.7 in Bowburn and 46.3 in Consett. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bowburn versus 63.9% in Consett. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Bowburn and 51.8% in Consett.
| Indicator | Bowburn | Consett |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,843 | 29,874 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £29,164.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 28.7% |
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