Bowburn vs Easington (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bowburn is about 31% cheaper on average. Bowburn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowburn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowburn
£142,993
Easington (County Durham)
£206,861
Crime Rate
Bowburn
89.4
Easington (County Durham)
89.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowburn
100.0%
Easington (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowburn
349.2
Easington (County Durham)
451
EPC Rating
Bowburn
71.5
Easington (County Durham)
71.5
Median Income
Bowburn
£28,414
Easington (County Durham)
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Bowburn is £142,993, which is 31% less than Easington (county Durham) at £206,861. The most affordable entry point in Bowburn is a terraced at £95,398, while in Easington (county Durham) it is a terraced at £107,713.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Easington (county Durham) (£286,996 vs £231,542).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Easington (county Durham) prices grew faster — 53% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.4 offences per 1,000 people, Bowburn is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Easington (county Durham)'s 89.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bowburn is violent-crime, while in Easington (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 EastBowburn has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Easington (county Durham). Bowburn has 1 schools in total, while Easington (county Durham) has 3.
Bowburn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Easington (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bowburn | Easington (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Easington (county Durham) offers faster average downloads at 451.0 Mbps, compared to 349.2 Mbps in Bowburn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Bowburn and 98.2% in Easington (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Bowburn and 88.2% in Easington (county Durham).
Easington (county Durham) is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (451 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bowburn are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Easington (county Durham). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bowburn and £1,191 in Easington (county Durham). 68.5% of homes in Bowburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Easington (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 Easington (county Durham). The median age is 44.7 in Bowburn and 44.7 in Easington (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Bowburn and 51.2% in Easington (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bowburn versus 62.5% in Easington (county Durham).
| Indicator | Bowburn | Easington (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,843 | 6,968 |
| 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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