Bowburn vs Wingate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bowburn is about 11% cheaper on average. Wingate has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowburn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowburn
£142,993
Wingate
£160,094
Crime Rate
Bowburn
89.4
Wingate
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowburn
100.0%
Wingate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bowburn
349.2
Wingate
381.7
EPC Rating
Bowburn
71.5
Wingate
71.5
Median Income
Bowburn
£28,414
Wingate
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Bowburn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £142,993 versus £160,094 in Wingate. The most affordable entry point in Bowburn is a terraced at £95,398, while in Wingate it is a terraced at £93,102.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 10% pricier in Wingate (£258,108 vs £231,542).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wingate prices grew faster — 67% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Wingate (89.2 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 Wingate 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 100% in Wingate.
Bowburn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wingate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bowburn | Wingate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Wingate enjoy 381.7 Mbps on average, while Bowburn lags behind at 349.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Bowburn and 82.4% in Wingate. Gigabit availability stands at 64.5% in Bowburn and 74.7% in Wingate.
Wingate is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (382 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bowburn is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Wingate's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Bowburn and £1,191 in Wingate. 68.5% of homes in Bowburn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Wingate.
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 Wingate has 5,033. Median household income is £28,414 in Bowburn and £28,414 in Wingate. The median age is 44.7 in Bowburn and 44.7 in Wingate. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Bowburn and 51.2% in Wingate.
| Indicator | Bowburn | Wingate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,843 | 5,033 |
| 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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