Cleadon vs Murton (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Murton (county Durham) offers lower property prices by roughly 131%. Murton (county Durham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleadon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleadon
£289,961
Murton (County Durham)
£125,598
Crime Rate
Cleadon
98.3
Murton (County Durham)
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleadon
100.0%
Murton (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleadon
361
Murton (County Durham)
358.6
EPC Rating
Cleadon
71.8
Murton (County Durham)
72.4
Median Income
Cleadon
£27,918
Murton (County Durham)
£28,343
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Murton (county Durham) is £125,598, which is 131% less than Cleadon at £289,961. The most affordable entry point in Cleadon is a flat at £88,151, while in Murton (county Durham) it is a flat at £75,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 216% pricier in Cleadon (£397,598 vs £125,920).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Murton (county Durham) prices grew faster — 9% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.8 offences per 1,000 people, Murton (county Durham) is the safer of the two – 9% lower than Cleadon's 98.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cleadon is violent-crime, while in Murton (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 EastCleadon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Murton (county Durham). Cleadon has 1 schools in total, while Murton (county Durham) has 2.
Cleadon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Murton (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleadon | Murton (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cleadon offers faster average downloads at 361.0 Mbps, compared to 358.6 Mbps in Murton (county Durham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Cleadon and 96.5% in Murton (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 66.4% in Cleadon and 61.4% in Murton (county Durham).
Cleadon is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (361 vs 359 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Murton (county Durham) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 71.8 (band C) in Cleadon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,070 in Cleadon and £1,124 in Murton (county Durham). 69.7% of homes in Cleadon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Murton (county Durham).
Murton (county Durham) has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,342.5 in Murton (county Durham) and £27,917.5 in Cleadon. The median age is 44.5 in Cleadon and 44.5 in Murton (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 51.6% in Cleadon and 51.5% in Murton (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 57.4% in Cleadon versus 60.3% in Murton (county Durham).
| Indicator | Cleadon | Murton (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,599 | 7,239 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,917.5 | £28,342.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.6% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 25.6% |
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