Catterick Garrison vs Darlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Darlington offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Catterick Garrison has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Catterick Garrison edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Catterick Garrison
£184,307
Darlington
£182,726
Crime Rate
Catterick Garrison
47.4
Darlington
90.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Catterick Garrison
100.0%
Darlington
92.6%
Avg Download Speed
Catterick Garrison
416.3
Darlington
452.8
EPC Rating
Catterick Garrison
70.3
Darlington
71.4
Median Income
Catterick Garrison
£29,895
Darlington
£27,988
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Darlington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £182,726 versus £184,307 in Catterick Garrison. The most affordable entry point in Catterick Garrison is a flat at £90,750, while in Darlington it is a flat at £109,070.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Catterick Garrison (£146,519 vs £122,880).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Darlington prices grew faster — -10% vs -39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.4 offences per 1,000 people, Catterick Garrison is the safer of the two – 92% lower than Darlington's 90.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Catterick Garrison is violent-crime, while in Darlington 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 Yorkshire and the HumberSchool quality favours Catterick Garrison: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 92.6% in Darlington.
Catterick Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Darlington School Inspection Breakdown
92.6% of 31 schools (24 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Catterick Garrison | Darlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 31 |
| Primary | 5 | 24 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Darlington enjoy 452.8 Mbps on average, while Catterick Garrison lags behind at 416.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Catterick Garrison and 95.8% in Darlington. Gigabit availability stands at 79.9% in Catterick Garrison and 89% in Darlington.
Darlington is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (453 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Darlington is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Catterick Garrison's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Catterick Garrison and £1,197 in Darlington. 59.5% of homes in Catterick Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Darlington.
Darlington has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Catterick Garrison has a population of 13,285 while Darlington has 93,058. Median household income is £29,895 in Catterick Garrison and £27,988 in Darlington. The median age is 48.1 in Catterick Garrison and 44.5 in Darlington. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Catterick Garrison and 53.6% in Darlington.
| Indicator | Catterick Garrison | Darlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,285 | 93,058 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £27,988 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 62.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 27.9% |
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