Consett vs Durham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Consett is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Consett has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Consett edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Consett
£173,763
Durham
£224,118
Crime Rate
Consett
89.4
Durham
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Consett
100.0%
Durham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Consett
295.2
Durham
347.6
EPC Rating
Consett
71.2
Durham
71.5
Median Income
Consett
£29,165
Durham
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £173,763, Consett undercuts Durham (£224,118) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Consett is a flat at £76,870, while in Durham it is a flat at £145,461.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Durham (£145,461 vs £76,870).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Consett prices grew faster — 33% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastConsett has a crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Durham at 89.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Consett is violent-crime, while in 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 EastOf the 11 schools in Consett, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Durham, which has 19 schools, the figure is 100%.
Consett School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Durham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Consett | Durham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 19 |
| Primary | 10 | 15 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Durham averages 347.6 Mbps – ahead of Consett's 295.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.5% of premises in Consett and 95% in Durham. Gigabit availability stands at 52% in Consett and 64.3% in Durham.
Durham is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (348 vs 295 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Durham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Consett averages 71.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Consett and £1,191 in Durham. 67% of homes in Consett have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Durham.
Durham has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 67% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,164.5 in Consett and £28,414 in Durham. The median age is 46.3 in Consett and 44.7 in Durham. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Consett versus 62.5% in Durham. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Consett and 51.2% in Durham.
| Indicator | Consett | Durham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,874 | 50,502 |
| 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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