Durham vs Shotton Colliery
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Shotton Colliery is about 96% cheaper on average. Shotton Colliery has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Durham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Durham
£224,118
Shotton Colliery
£114,172
Crime Rate
Durham
89.4
Shotton Colliery
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Durham
100.0%
Shotton Colliery
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Durham
347.6
Shotton Colliery
349.2
EPC Rating
Durham
71.5
Shotton Colliery
71.5
Median Income
Durham
£28,414
Shotton Colliery
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Shotton Colliery is £114,172, which is 96% less than Durham at £224,118. The most affordable entry point in Durham is a flat at £145,461, while in Shotton Colliery it is a terraced at £81,515.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 117% pricier in Durham (£176,610 vs £81,515).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Shotton Colliery prices grew faster — 9% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Shotton Colliery (89.2 per 1,000) compared to Durham (89.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Durham is violent-crime, while in Shotton Colliery 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 EastDurham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Shotton Colliery. Durham has 19 schools in total, while Shotton Colliery has 2.
Durham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shotton Colliery School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Durham | Shotton Colliery |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 2 |
| Primary | 15 | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Shotton Colliery offers faster average downloads at 349.2 Mbps, compared to 347.6 Mbps in Durham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Durham and 93.3% in Shotton Colliery. Gigabit availability stands at 64.3% in Durham and 64.5% in Shotton Colliery.
Shotton Colliery is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (349 vs 348 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Durham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Shotton Colliery. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Durham and £1,191 in Shotton Colliery. 68.5% of homes in Durham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Shotton Colliery.
Durham has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Durham and £28,414 in Shotton Colliery. The median age is 44.7 in Durham and 44.7 in Shotton Colliery. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Durham and 51.2% in Shotton Colliery. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Durham versus 62.5% in Shotton Colliery.
| Indicator | Durham | Shotton Colliery |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,502 | 4,943 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 26.7% |
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