Bowburn vs Ferryhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ferryhill offers lower property prices by roughly 35%. Ferryhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowburn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowburn
£142,993
Ferryhill
£105,863
Crime Rate
Bowburn
89.4
Ferryhill
89.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowburn
100.0%
Ferryhill
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowburn
349.2
Ferryhill
284.4
EPC Rating
Bowburn
71.5
Ferryhill
71.5
Median Income
Bowburn
£28,414
Ferryhill
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Ferryhill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £105,863 versus £142,993 in Bowburn. The most affordable entry point in Bowburn is a terraced at £95,398, while in Ferryhill it is a terraced at £69,269.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Bowburn (£95,398 vs £69,269).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ferryhill prices grew faster — 23% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Ferryhill (89.3 per 1,000) compared to Bowburn (89.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bowburn is violent-crime, while in Ferryhill 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 EastSchool quality favours Bowburn: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Ferryhill.
Bowburn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ferryhill School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bowburn | Ferryhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bowburn enjoy 349.2 Mbps on average, while Ferryhill lags behind at 284.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Bowburn and 89.6% in Ferryhill. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Bowburn and 49.8% in Ferryhill.
Bowburn is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (349 vs 284 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bowburn is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Ferryhill's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bowburn and £1,191 in Ferryhill. 68.5% of homes in Bowburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Ferryhill.
Bowburn has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bowburn has a population of 4,843 while Ferryhill has 8,857. Median household income is £28,414 in Bowburn and £28,414 in Ferryhill. The median age is 44.7 in Bowburn and 44.7 in Ferryhill. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Bowburn and 51.2% in Ferryhill.
| Indicator | Bowburn | Ferryhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,843 | 8,857 |
| 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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