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Chilton (County Durham) vs Durham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Durham 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.

Of 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.

MetricChilton (County Durham)Durham
Total Schools119
Primary115
Secondary04
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorChilton (County Durham)Durham
Population4,46750,502
Median Age44.744.7
Median Household Income£28,414£28,414
Employment Rate51.2%51.2%
Owner Occupied62.5%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified26.7%26.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chilton (county Durham) and Durham?
Chilton (county Durham) and Durham are approximately 8.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chilton (county Durham) or Durham?
Chilton (county Durham) is cheaper, with an average house price of £166,696.
Is Chilton (county Durham) or Durham safer?
Durham has the lower crime rate at 89.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chilton (county Durham) or Durham?
Chilton (county Durham) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chilton (county Durham) or Durham?
Durham has faster average broadband at 347.6 Mbps.

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