Consett vs Spennymoor
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Spennymoor is about 16% 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
Spennymoor
£150,232
Crime Rate
Consett
89.4
Spennymoor
89.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Consett
100.0%
Spennymoor
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Consett
295.2
Spennymoor
403
EPC Rating
Consett
71.2
Spennymoor
71.5
Median Income
Consett
£29,165
Spennymoor
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Spennymoor more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £150,232 versus £173,763 in Consett. The most affordable entry point in Consett is a flat at £76,870, while in Spennymoor it is a flat at £89,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Consett (£115,439 vs £92,884).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Consett prices grew faster — 33% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.4 offences per 1,000 people, Consett is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Spennymoor's 89.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Consett is violent-crime, while in Spennymoor 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 Spennymoor.
Consett School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Spennymoor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Consett | Spennymoor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 8 |
| Primary | 10 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Spennymoor enjoy 403.0 Mbps on average, while Consett lags behind at 295.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.5% of premises in Consett and 96% in Spennymoor. Gigabit availability stands at 52% in Consett and 77.5% in Spennymoor.
Spennymoor is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (403 vs 295 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Spennymoor 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 Spennymoor. 67% of homes in Consett have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Spennymoor.
Spennymoor 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 Spennymoor has 20,401. Median household income is £29,164.5 in Consett and £28,414 in Spennymoor. The median age is 46.3 in Consett and 44.7 in Spennymoor. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Consett and 51.2% in Spennymoor.
| Indicator | Consett | Spennymoor |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,874 | 20,401 |
| 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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