Bowburn vs Stockton-on-Tees
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bowburn is about 15% 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
Stockton-on-Tees
£168,279
Crime Rate
Bowburn
89.4
Stockton-on-Tees
99.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowburn
100.0%
Stockton-on-Tees
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowburn
349.2
Stockton-on-Tees
482.5
EPC Rating
Bowburn
71.5
Stockton-on-Tees
71.6
Median Income
Bowburn
£28,414
Stockton-on-Tees
£28,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Bowburn is £142,993, which is 15% less than Stockton On Tees at £168,279. The most affordable entry point in Bowburn is a terraced at £95,398, while in Stockton On Tees it is a flat at £88,937.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Stockton On Tees (£273,637 vs £231,542).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bowburn prices grew faster — 11% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Bowburn (89.4 per 1,000) compared to Stockton On Tees (99.7 per 1,000), a 12% difference. The most common crime category in Bowburn is violent-crime, while in Stockton On Tees 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 Stockton On Tees. Bowburn has 1 schools in total, while Stockton On Tees has 28.
Bowburn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stockton-on-Tees School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 28 schools (23 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bowburn | Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 28 |
| Primary | 1 | 23 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Stockton On Tees offers faster average downloads at 482.5 Mbps, compared to 349.2 Mbps in Bowburn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Bowburn and 98.2% in Stockton On Tees. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Bowburn and 96.1% in Stockton On Tees.
Stockton On Tees is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (483 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Stockton On Tees are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Bowburn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bowburn and £1,160 in Stockton On Tees. 68.5% of homes in Bowburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Stockton On Tees.
Bowburn has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,467 in Stockton On Tees and £28,414 in Bowburn. The median age is 44.7 in Bowburn and 42.9 in Stockton On Tees. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Bowburn and 54.7% in Stockton On Tees. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Bowburn versus 66.2% in Stockton On Tees.
| Indicator | Bowburn | Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,843 | 84,824 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £28,467 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 29.5% |
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