Bowburn vs Murton (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Murton (county Durham) wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Bowburn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowburn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowburn
£142,993
Murton (County Durham)
£125,598
Crime Rate
Bowburn
89.4
Murton (County Durham)
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowburn
100.0%
Murton (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowburn
349.2
Murton (County Durham)
358.6
EPC Rating
Bowburn
71.5
Murton (County Durham)
72.4
Median Income
Bowburn
£28,414
Murton (County Durham)
£28,343
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Bowburn commands an average of £142,993, compared with £125,598 in Murton (county Durham) – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Bowburn is a terraced at £95,398, while in Murton (county Durham) it is a flat at £75,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Murton (county Durham) (£332,969 vs £231,542).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bowburn prices grew faster — 11% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Bowburn experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.4 per 1,000 versus 89.8 per 1,000 in Murton (county Durham). The most common crime category in Bowburn is violent-crime, while in Murton (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 Murton (county Durham). There are 1 schools in Bowburn and 2 in Murton (county Durham).
Bowburn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Murton (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bowburn | Murton (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 358.6 Mbps in Murton (county Durham) and 349.2 Mbps in Bowburn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Bowburn and 96.5% in Murton (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Bowburn and 61.4% in Murton (county Durham).
Murton (county Durham) is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (359 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Murton (county Durham), scoring 72.4 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Bowburn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bowburn and £1,124 in Murton (county Durham). 68.5% of homes in Bowburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Murton (county Durham).
Murton (county Durham) has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Bowburn and £28,342.5 in Murton (county Durham). The median age is 44.7 in Bowburn and 44.5 in Murton (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Bowburn and 51.5% in Murton (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bowburn versus 60.3% in Murton (county Durham). Bowburn has a population of 4,843 and Murton (county Durham) has 7,239.
| Indicator | Bowburn | Murton (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,843 | 7,239 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £28,342.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 25.6% |
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