Cleadon vs Easington (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Easington (county Durham) wins on house prices with a 40% gap. Easington (county Durham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleadon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleadon
£289,961
Easington (County Durham)
£206,861
Crime Rate
Cleadon
98.3
Easington (County Durham)
89.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleadon
100.0%
Easington (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleadon
361
Easington (County Durham)
451
EPC Rating
Cleadon
71.8
Easington (County Durham)
71.5
Median Income
Cleadon
£27,918
Easington (County Durham)
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Cleadon commands an average of £289,961, compared with £206,861 in Easington (county Durham) – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Cleadon is a flat at £88,151, while in Easington (county Durham) it is a terraced at £107,713.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 136% pricier in Cleadon (£397,598 vs £168,168).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Easington (county Durham) prices grew faster — 53% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Easington (county Durham) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.6 per 1,000 versus 98.3 per 1,000 in Cleadon. The most common crime category in Cleadon is violent-crime, while in Easington (county Durham) 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 EastFamilies may prefer Cleadon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Easington (county Durham). There are 1 schools in Cleadon and 3 in Easington (county Durham).
Cleadon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Easington (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleadon | Easington (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 451.0 Mbps in Easington (county Durham) and 361.0 Mbps in Cleadon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Cleadon and 98.2% in Easington (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 66.4% in Cleadon and 88.2% in Easington (county Durham).
Easington (county Durham) is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (451 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cleadon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Easington (county Durham) averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,070 in Cleadon and £1,191 in Easington (county Durham). 69.7% of homes in Cleadon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Easington (county Durham).
Cleadon has more energy-efficient housing — 69.7% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Easington (county Durham) and £27,917.5 in Cleadon. The median age is 44.5 in Cleadon and 44.7 in Easington (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 57.4% in Cleadon versus 62.5% in Easington (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 51.6% in Cleadon and 51.2% in Easington (county Durham).
| Indicator | Cleadon | Easington (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,599 | 6,968 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,917.5 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 51.6% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 26.7% |
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