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Chilton (County Durham) vs Ingleby Barwick

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Chilton (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.

MetricChilton (County Durham)Ingleby Barwick
Total Schools18
Primary16
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorChilton (County Durham)Ingleby Barwick
Population4,46723,380
Median Age44.741.7
Median Household Income£28,414£27,961
Employment Rate51.2%52.1%
Owner Occupied62.5%60.6%
Degree-Level Qualified26.7%27.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chilton (county Durham) and Ingleby Barwick?
Chilton (county Durham) and Ingleby Barwick are approximately 13.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chilton (county Durham) or Ingleby Barwick?
Chilton (county Durham) is cheaper, with an average house price of £166,696.
Is Chilton (county Durham) or Ingleby Barwick safer?
Chilton (county Durham) has the lower crime rate at 89.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chilton (county Durham) or Ingleby Barwick?
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 Ingleby Barwick?
Ingleby Barwick has faster average broadband at 453.3 Mbps.

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