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Chester-le-Street vs Crawcrook and Greenside

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Crawcrook And Greenside is about 12% cheaper on average. Chester Le Street has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chester Le Street edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Chester-le-Street

£184,121

Crawcrook and Greenside

£164,178

Crime Rate

Chester-le-Street

89.4

Crawcrook and Greenside

89.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chester-le-Street

100.0%

Crawcrook and Greenside

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chester-le-Street

406.6

Crawcrook and Greenside

390.3

EPC Rating

Chester-le-Street

71.8

Crawcrook and Greenside

70.6

Median Income

Chester-le-Street

£28,058

Crawcrook and Greenside

£27,490

The average house price in Crawcrook And Greenside is £164,178, which is 12% less than Chester Le Street at £184,121. The most affordable entry point in Chester Le Street is a flat at £68,516, while in Crawcrook And Greenside it is a flat at £102,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Crawcrook And Greenside (£102,500 vs £68,516).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Crawcrook And Greenside prices grew faster — 47% vs 29%.

Crime is lower in Chester Le Street (89.4 per 1,000) compared to Crawcrook And Greenside (89.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Chester Le Street is violent-crime, while in Crawcrook And Greenside it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Chester Le Street has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Chester Le Street has 8 schools in total, while Crawcrook And Greenside has 3.

Chester-le-Street School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Crawcrook and Greenside School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricChester-le-StreetCrawcrook and Greenside
Total Schools83
Primary63
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Chester Le Street offers faster average downloads at 406.6 Mbps, compared to 390.3 Mbps in Crawcrook And Greenside. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Chester Le Street and 94.7% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Chester Le Street and 74.2% in Crawcrook And Greenside.

Chester Le Street is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (407 vs 390 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Chester Le Street are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Crawcrook And Greenside. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Chester Le Street and £1,103 in Crawcrook And Greenside. 69.2% of homes in Chester Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Crawcrook And Greenside.

Chester Le Street has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,058.3 in Chester Le Street and £27,490 in Crawcrook And Greenside. The median age is 44.5 in Chester Le Street and 44.4 in Crawcrook And Greenside. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Chester Le Street and 54.1% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Chester Le Street versus 58% in Crawcrook And Greenside.

IndicatorChester-le-StreetCrawcrook and Greenside
Population23,5547,881
Median Age44.544.4
Median Household Income£28,058.3£27,490
Employment Rate52.4%54.1%
Owner Occupied59.5%58%
Degree-Level Qualified26.4%28%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chester Le Street and Crawcrook And Greenside?
Chester Le Street and Crawcrook And Greenside are approximately 11.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chester Le Street or Crawcrook And Greenside?
Crawcrook And Greenside is cheaper, with an average house price of £164,178.
Is Chester Le Street or Crawcrook And Greenside safer?
Chester Le Street has the lower crime rate at 89.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chester Le Street or Crawcrook And Greenside?
Chester Le Street has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chester Le Street or Crawcrook And Greenside?
Chester Le Street has faster average broadband at 406.6 Mbps.

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