Chilton (County Durham) vs Durham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Chilton (county Durham) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Durham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chilton (county Durham) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chilton (County Durham)
£166,696
Durham
£224,118
Crime Rate
Chilton (County Durham)
89.5
Durham
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chilton (County Durham)
100.0%
Durham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chilton (County Durham)
284.4
Durham
347.6
EPC Rating
Chilton (County Durham)
71.5
Durham
71.5
Median Income
Chilton (County Durham)
£28,414
Durham
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £166,696, Chilton (county Durham) undercuts Durham (£224,118) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chilton (county Durham) is a terraced at £75,186, while in Durham it is a flat at £145,461.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 86% pricier in Chilton (county Durham) (£270,000 vs £145,461).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Durham prices grew faster — -2% vs -15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastDurham has a crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Chilton (county Durham) at 89.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chilton (county Durham) is violent-crime, while in Durham 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Chilton (county Durham), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Durham, which has 19 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chilton (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Durham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chilton (County Durham) | Durham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 19 |
| Primary | 1 | 15 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Durham averages 347.6 Mbps – ahead of Chilton (county Durham)'s 284.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.6% of premises in Chilton (county Durham) and 95% in Durham. Gigabit availability stands at 49.8% in Chilton (county Durham) and 64.3% in Durham.
Durham is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (348 vs 284 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chilton (county Durham) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Durham averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Chilton (county Durham) and £1,191 in Durham. 68.5% of homes in Chilton (county Durham) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Durham.
Chilton (county Durham) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Chilton (county Durham) and £28,414 in Durham. The median age is 44.7 in Chilton (county Durham) and 44.7 in Durham. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Chilton (county Durham) versus 62.5% in Durham. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Chilton (county Durham) and 51.2% in Durham.
| Indicator | Chilton (County Durham) | Durham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,467 | 50,502 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 26.7% |
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