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Catterick Garrison vs Richmond

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Catterick Garrison is about 76% 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

Richmond

£764,893

Crime Rate

Catterick Garrison

47.4

Richmond

47.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Catterick Garrison

100.0%

Richmond

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Catterick Garrison

416.3

Richmond

294.6

EPC Rating

Catterick Garrison

70.3

Richmond

70.3

Median Income

Catterick Garrison

£29,895

Richmond

£29,895

Buyers will find Catterick Garrison more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £184,307 versus £764,893 in Richmond. The most affordable entry point in Catterick Garrison is a flat at £90,750, while in Richmond it is a flat at £576,882.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 84% pricier in Richmond (£576,882 vs £90,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Richmond prices grew faster — 14% vs -39%.

With 47.4 offences per 1,000 people, Catterick Garrison is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Richmond's 47.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Catterick Garrison is violent-crime, while in Richmond it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Catterick Garrison: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Richmond.

Catterick Garrison School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Richmond School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCatterick GarrisonRichmond
Total Schools55
Primary53
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Catterick Garrison enjoy 416.3 Mbps on average, while Richmond lags behind at 294.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Catterick Garrison and 81.6% in Richmond. Gigabit availability stands at 79.9% in Catterick Garrison and 51.4% in Richmond.

Catterick Garrison is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (416 vs 295 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Catterick Garrison is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Richmond's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Catterick Garrison and £1,432 in Richmond. 59.5% of homes in Catterick Garrison have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Richmond.

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 Richmond has 8,076. Median household income is £29,895 in Catterick Garrison and £29,895 in Richmond. The median age is 48.1 in Catterick Garrison and 48.1 in Richmond. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Catterick Garrison and 56.9% in Richmond.

IndicatorCatterick GarrisonRichmond
Population13,2858,076
Median Age48.148.1
Median Household Income£29,895£29,895
Employment Rate56.9%56.9%
Owner Occupied68.4%68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified34.2%34.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Catterick Garrison and Richmond?
Catterick Garrison and Richmond are approximately 2.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Catterick Garrison or Richmond?
Catterick Garrison is cheaper, with an average house price of £184,307.
Is Catterick Garrison or Richmond safer?
Catterick Garrison has the lower crime rate at 47.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Catterick Garrison or Richmond?
Catterick Garrison has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Catterick Garrison or Richmond?
Catterick Garrison has faster average broadband at 416.3 Mbps.

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