Cramlington vs Crawcrook and Greenside
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crawcrook And Greenside offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Cramlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crawcrook And Greenside edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cramlington
£214,126
Crawcrook and Greenside
£164,178
Crime Rate
Cramlington
71.4
Crawcrook and Greenside
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cramlington
88.9%
Crawcrook and Greenside
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cramlington
446.5
Crawcrook and Greenside
390.3
EPC Rating
Cramlington
72
Crawcrook and Greenside
70.6
Median Income
Cramlington
£30,205
Crawcrook and Greenside
£27,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Crawcrook And Greenside more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £164,178 versus £214,126 in Cramlington. The most affordable entry point in Cramlington is a flat at £77,665, while in Crawcrook And Greenside it is a flat at £102,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Cramlington (£151,488 vs £122,599).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crawcrook And Greenside prices grew faster — 47% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Cramlington (71.4 per 1,000) compared to Crawcrook And Greenside (89.8 per 1,000), a 26% difference. The most common crime category in Cramlington 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 EastSchool quality favours Crawcrook And Greenside: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88.9% in Cramlington.
Cramlington School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (9 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 | Cramlington | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 3 |
| Primary | 9 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cramlington enjoy 446.5 Mbps on average, while Crawcrook And Greenside lags behind at 390.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cramlington and 94.7% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Gigabit availability stands at 86.3% in Cramlington and 74.2% in Crawcrook And Greenside.
Cramlington is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (447 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cramlington is band C (score 72), ahead of Crawcrook And Greenside's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Cramlington and £1,103 in Crawcrook And Greenside. 68.8% of homes in Cramlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Crawcrook And Greenside.
Cramlington has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cramlington has a population of 28,533 while Crawcrook And Greenside has 7,881. Median household income is £30,204.5 in Cramlington and £27,490 in Crawcrook And Greenside. The median age is 46.2 in Cramlington and 44.4 in Crawcrook And Greenside. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Cramlington and 54.1% in Crawcrook And Greenside.
| Indicator | Cramlington | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,533 | 7,881 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 28% |
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