Egglescliffe vs Eston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Eston wins on house prices with a 220% gap. Egglescliffe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Egglescliffe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Egglescliffe
£466,800
Eston
£145,914
Crime Rate
Egglescliffe
31.9
Eston
107.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Egglescliffe
100.0%
Eston
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Egglescliffe
438.8
Eston
460.1
EPC Rating
Egglescliffe
71.6
Eston
70.7
Median Income
Egglescliffe
£28,467
Eston
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £145,914, Eston undercuts Egglescliffe (£466,800) by around 220% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Egglescliffe is a semi-detached at £406,667, while in Eston it is a flat at £47,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 216% pricier in Egglescliffe (£406,667 vs £128,780).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Egglescliffe prices grew faster — 132% vs -24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Egglescliffe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 31.9 per 1,000 versus 107.6 per 1,000 in Eston. The most common crime category in Egglescliffe is other-crime, while in Eston it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Egglescliffe's most common crime is other crime; in Eston it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastOf the 5 schools in Egglescliffe, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Eston, which has 11 schools, the figure is 80%.
Egglescliffe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eston School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Egglescliffe | Eston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 11 |
| Primary | 5 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Eston averages 460.1 Mbps – ahead of Egglescliffe's 438.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Egglescliffe and 95.8% in Eston. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Egglescliffe and 91.2% in Eston.
Eston is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (460 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Egglescliffe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Eston averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Egglescliffe and £1,176 in Eston. 66.2% of homes in Egglescliffe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Eston.
Egglescliffe has more energy-efficient housing — 66.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,467 in Egglescliffe and £26,481 in Eston. The median age is 42.9 in Egglescliffe and 46 in Eston. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Egglescliffe versus 64.7% in Eston. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Egglescliffe and 49.5% in Eston.
| Indicator | Egglescliffe | Eston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,250 | 29,625 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £28,467 | £26,481 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 49.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.5% | 24.9% |
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