Chilton (County Durham) vs Ingleby Barwick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chilton (county Durham) is about 31% cheaper on average. Chilton (county 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
Ingleby Barwick
£241,518
Crime Rate
Chilton (County Durham)
89.5
Ingleby Barwick
99.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chilton (County Durham)
100.0%
Ingleby Barwick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chilton (County Durham)
284.4
Ingleby Barwick
453.3
EPC Rating
Chilton (County Durham)
71.5
Ingleby Barwick
72.1
Median Income
Chilton (County Durham)
£28,414
Ingleby Barwick
£27,961
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Chilton (county Durham) is £166,696, which is 31% less than Ingleby Barwick at £241,518. The most affordable entry point in Chilton (county Durham) is a terraced at £75,186, while in Ingleby Barwick it is a flat at £80,188.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 237% pricier in Chilton (county Durham) (£270,000 vs £80,188).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ingleby Barwick prices grew faster — 12% vs -15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.5 offences per 1,000 people, Chilton (county Durham) is the safer of the two – 11% lower than Ingleby Barwick's 99.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chilton (county Durham) is violent-crime, while in Ingleby Barwick 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 EastChilton (county Durham) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Ingleby Barwick. Chilton (county Durham) has 1 schools in total, while Ingleby Barwick has 8.
Chilton (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ingleby Barwick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chilton (County Durham) | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ingleby Barwick offers faster average downloads at 453.3 Mbps, compared to 284.4 Mbps in Chilton (county Durham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.6% of premises in Chilton (county Durham) and 92.9% in Ingleby Barwick. Gigabit availability stands at 49.8% in Chilton (county Durham) and 89.7% in Ingleby Barwick.
Ingleby Barwick is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (453 vs 284 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ingleby Barwick are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.1 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Chilton (county Durham). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Chilton (county Durham) and £1,118 in Ingleby Barwick. 68.5% of homes in Chilton (county Durham) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Ingleby Barwick.
Chilton (county Durham) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Chilton (county Durham) and £27,961 in Ingleby Barwick. The median age is 44.7 in Chilton (county Durham) and 41.7 in Ingleby Barwick. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Chilton (county Durham) and 52.1% in Ingleby Barwick. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Chilton (county Durham) versus 60.6% in Ingleby Barwick.
| Indicator | Chilton (County Durham) | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,467 | 23,380 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £27,961 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 60.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 27.9% |
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