Chester-le-Street vs Crawcrook and Greenside
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe 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 & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastChester 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.
| Metric | Chester-le-Street | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 3 |
| Primary | 6 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Chester-le-Street | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,554 | 7,881 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058.3 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 28% |
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