Consett vs Crook
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crook is about 1% cheaper on average. Consett has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Consett edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Consett
£173,763
Crook
£171,351
Crime Rate
Consett
89.4
Crook
119.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Consett
100.0%
Crook
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Consett
295.2
Crook
378.8
EPC Rating
Consett
71.2
Crook
71.5
Median Income
Consett
£29,165
Crook
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Crook more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £171,351 versus £173,763 in Consett. The most affordable entry point in Consett is a flat at £76,870, while in Crook it is a flat at £31,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 148% pricier in Consett (£76,870 vs £31,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crook prices grew faster — 59% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Consett (89.4 per 1,000) compared to Crook (119.5 per 1,000), a 34% difference. The most common crime category in Consett is violent-crime, while in Crook 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 EastSchool quality favours Consett: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Crook.
Consett School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crook School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Consett | Crook |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 3 |
| Primary | 10 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crook enjoy 378.8 Mbps on average, while Consett lags behind at 295.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.5% of premises in Consett and 91.3% in Crook. Gigabit availability stands at 52% in Consett and 72.4% in Crook.
Crook is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (379 vs 295 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Crook is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Consett's band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Consett and £1,191 in Crook. 67% of homes in Consett have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Crook.
Crook has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 67% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Consett has a population of 29,874 while Crook has 9,717. Median household income is £29,164.5 in Consett and £28,414 in Crook. The median age is 46.3 in Consett and 44.7 in Crook. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Consett and 51.2% in Crook.
| Indicator | Consett | Crook |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,874 | 9,717 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,164.5 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.7% | 26.7% |
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