Catterick Garrison vs Richmond
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.5 miles apart.
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
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 £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Catterick Garrison | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Catterick Garrison | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,285 | 8,076 |
| 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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