Chilton (County Durham) vs Yarm

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

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The verdict

Chilton (county Durham) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 51% lower. Chilton (county Durham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chilton (county Durham) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Chilton (County Durham)

£166,696

Yarm

£337,997

Crime Rate

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Chilton (County Durham)

89.5

Yarm

113.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chilton (County Durham)

100.0%

Yarm

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chilton (County Durham)

284.4

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Yarm

299.8

EPC Rating

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Chilton (County Durham)

71.5

Yarm

70.4

Median Income

Chilton (County Durham)

£28,414

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Yarm

£29,717

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North East

Property in Yarm commands an average of £337,997, compared with £166,696 in Chilton (county Durham) – a difference of 51%. The most affordable entry point in Chilton (county Durham) is a terraced at £75,186, while in Yarm it is a flat at £153,938.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 75% pricier in Chilton (county Durham) (£270,000 vs £153,938).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Yarm prices grew faster — 0% vs -15%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North East

Chilton (county Durham) has a crime rate of 89.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27% lower than Yarm at 113.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chilton (county Durham) is violent-crime, while in Yarm 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 East

Families may prefer Chilton (county Durham), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Yarm. There are 1 schools in Chilton (county Durham) and 4 in Yarm.

Chilton (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Yarm School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Chilton (County Durham)	Yarm
Total Schools	1	4
Primary	1	3
Secondary	0	1
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 299.8 Mbps in Yarm and 284.4 Mbps in Chilton (county Durham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.6% of premises in Chilton (county Durham) and 89.9% in Yarm. Gigabit availability stands at 49.8% in Chilton (county Durham) and 54% in Yarm.

Yarm is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (300 vs 284 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Chilton (county Durham), scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Yarm. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Chilton (county Durham) and £1,398 in Yarm. 68.5% of homes in Chilton (county Durham) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Yarm.

Chilton (county Durham) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,716.5 in Yarm and £28,414 in Chilton (county Durham). The median age is 44.7 in Chilton (county Durham) and 47.4 in Yarm. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Chilton (county Durham) and 56.6% in Yarm. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Chilton (county Durham) versus 68.1% in Yarm. Chilton (county Durham) has a population of 4,467 and Yarm has 9,601.

Indicator	Chilton (County Durham)	Yarm
Population	4,467	9,601
Median Age	44.7	47.4
Median Household Income	£28,414	£29,716.5
Employment Rate	51.2%	56.6%
Owner Occupied	62.5%	68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.7%	33.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chilton (county Durham) and Yarm?

Chilton (county Durham) and Yarm are approximately 13.9 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chilton (county Durham) or Yarm?

Chilton (county Durham) is cheaper, with an average house price of £166,696.

Is Chilton (county Durham) or Yarm safer?

Chilton (county Durham) has the lower crime rate at 89.5 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Chilton (county Durham) or Yarm?

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 Yarm?

Yarm has faster average broadband at 299.8 Mbps.

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