Consett vs Crawcrook and Greenside
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crawcrook And Greenside offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Consett has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Consett edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Consett
£173,763
Crawcrook and Greenside
£164,178
Crime Rate
Consett
89.4
Crawcrook and Greenside
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Consett
100.0%
Crawcrook and Greenside
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Consett
295.2
Crawcrook and Greenside
390.3
EPC Rating
Consett
71.2
Crawcrook and Greenside
70.6
Median Income
Consett
£29,165
Crawcrook and Greenside
£27,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Crawcrook And Greenside is £164,178, which is 6% less than Consett at £173,763. The most affordable entry point in Consett is a flat at £76,870, while in Crawcrook And Greenside it is a flat at £102,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Crawcrook And Greenside (£102,500 vs £76,870).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crawcrook And Greenside prices grew faster — 47% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.4 offences per 1,000 people, Consett is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Crawcrook And Greenside's 89.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Consett is violent-crime, while in Crawcrook And Greenside 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 EastConsett has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Consett has 11 schools in total, while Crawcrook And Greenside has 3.
Consett School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crawcrook and Greenside School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Consett | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 3 |
| Primary | 10 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crawcrook And Greenside offers faster average downloads at 390.3 Mbps, compared to 295.2 Mbps in Consett. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.5% of premises in Consett and 94.7% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Gigabit availability stands at 52% in Consett and 74.2% in Crawcrook And Greenside.
Crawcrook And Greenside is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (390 vs 295 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Consett are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Crawcrook And Greenside. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Consett and £1,103 in Crawcrook And Greenside. 67% of homes in Consett have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Crawcrook And Greenside.
Consett has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,164.5 in Consett and £27,490 in Crawcrook And Greenside. The median age is 46.3 in Consett and 44.4 in Crawcrook And Greenside. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Consett and 54.1% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Consett versus 58% in Crawcrook And Greenside.
| Indicator | Consett | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,874 | 7,881 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,164.5 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.7% | 28% |
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