Catterick Garrison vs Northallerton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Catterick Garrison is about 37% cheaper on average. 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
Northallerton
£291,449
Crime Rate
Catterick Garrison
47.4
Northallerton
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Catterick Garrison
100.0%
Northallerton
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Catterick Garrison
416.3
Northallerton
306.5
EPC Rating
Catterick Garrison
70.3
Northallerton
70.3
Median Income
Catterick Garrison
£29,895
Northallerton
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Catterick Garrison more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £184,307 versus £291,449 in Northallerton. The most affordable entry point in Catterick Garrison is a flat at £90,750, while in Northallerton it is a flat at £128,466.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Northallerton (£416,494 vs £275,241).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northallerton prices grew faster — 36% vs -39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Catterick Garrison (47.4 per 1,000) compared to Northallerton (47.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Catterick Garrison is violent-crime, while in Northallerton 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 83.3% in Northallerton.
Catterick Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northallerton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Catterick Garrison | Northallerton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Primary | 5 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Catterick Garrison enjoy 416.3 Mbps on average, while Northallerton lags behind at 306.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Catterick Garrison and 86.6% in Northallerton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.9% in Catterick Garrison and 56.1% in Northallerton.
Catterick Garrison is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (416 vs 307 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Catterick Garrison is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Northallerton's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Catterick Garrison and £1,432 in Northallerton. 59.5% of homes in Catterick Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Northallerton.
Catterick Garrison has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Catterick Garrison has a population of 13,285 while Northallerton has 13,314. Median household income is £29,895 in Catterick Garrison and £29,895 in Northallerton. The median age is 48.1 in Catterick Garrison and 48.1 in Northallerton. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Catterick Garrison and 56.9% in Northallerton.
| Indicator | Catterick Garrison | Northallerton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,285 | 13,314 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.2% |
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