Egglescliffe vs Ferryhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Ferryhill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 341% lower. Egglescliffe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Egglescliffe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Egglescliffe
£466,800
Ferryhill
£105,863
Crime Rate
Egglescliffe
31.9
Ferryhill
89.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Egglescliffe
100.0%
Ferryhill
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Egglescliffe
438.8
Ferryhill
284.4
EPC Rating
Egglescliffe
71.6
Ferryhill
71.5
Median Income
Egglescliffe
£28,467
Ferryhill
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Egglescliffe commands an average of £466,800, compared with £105,863 in Ferryhill – a difference of 341%. The most affordable entry point in Egglescliffe is a semi-detached at £406,667, while in Ferryhill it is a terraced at £69,269.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 260% pricier in Egglescliffe (£406,667 vs £113,058).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Egglescliffe prices grew faster — 132% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastEgglescliffe has a crime rate of 31.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 180% lower than Ferryhill at 89.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Egglescliffe is other-crime, while in Ferryhill it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Egglescliffe's most common crime is other crime; in Ferryhill it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastFamilies may prefer Egglescliffe, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Ferryhill. There are 5 schools in Egglescliffe and 5 in Ferryhill.
Egglescliffe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ferryhill School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Egglescliffe | Ferryhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 5 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.8 Mbps in Egglescliffe and 284.4 Mbps in Ferryhill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Egglescliffe and 89.6% in Ferryhill. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Egglescliffe and 49.8% in Ferryhill.
Egglescliffe is the faster of the two by 54% on average download speed (439 vs 284 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Egglescliffe, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Ferryhill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Egglescliffe and £1,191 in Ferryhill. 66.2% of homes in Egglescliffe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Ferryhill.
Ferryhill has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,467 in Egglescliffe and £28,414 in Ferryhill. The median age is 42.9 in Egglescliffe and 44.7 in Ferryhill. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Egglescliffe and 51.2% in Ferryhill. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Egglescliffe versus 62.5% in Ferryhill. Egglescliffe has a population of 10,250 and Ferryhill has 8,857.
| Indicator | Egglescliffe | Ferryhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,250 | 8,857 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,467 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.5% | 26.7% |
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