Chilton (County Durham) vs West Auckland

At £93,308, West Auckland undercuts Chilton (county Durham) (£166,696) by around 79% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chilton (county Durham) is a terraced at £75,186, while in West Auckland it is a terraced at £75,830.

Chilton (county Durham) has a crime rate of 89.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than West Auckland at 89.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chilton (county Durham) is violent-crime, while in West Auckland 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 West Auckland, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Chilton (county Durham) averages 284.4 Mbps – ahead of West Auckland's 250.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.6% of premises in Chilton (county Durham) and 88.3% in West Auckland. Gigabit availability stands at 49.8% in Chilton (county Durham) and 42.3% in West Auckland.

→Chilton (county Durham) is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (284 vs 250 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Chilton (county Durham) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while West Auckland averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Chilton (county Durham) and £1,191 in West Auckland. 68.5% of homes in Chilton (county Durham) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in West Auckland.

→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 West Auckland. The median age is 44.7 in Chilton (county Durham) and 44.7 in West Auckland. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Chilton (county Durham) versus 62.5% in West Auckland. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Chilton (county Durham) and 51.2% in West Auckland.

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