Town comparison
Egglescliffe vs Yarm
Which is better to live in? 1.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Yarm wins on house prices with a 38% gap. Egglescliffe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Egglescliffe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Egglescliffe
£466,800
Yarm
£337,997
Crime Rate
Egglescliffe
31.9
Yarm
113.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Egglescliffe
100.0%
Yarm
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Egglescliffe
438.8
Yarm
299.8
EPC Rating
Egglescliffe
71.6
Yarm
70.4
Median Income
Egglescliffe
£28,467
Yarm
£29,717
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Egglescliffe commands an average of £466,800, compared with £337,997 in Yarm – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Egglescliffe is a semi-detached at £406,667, while in Yarm it is a flat at £153,938.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 93% pricier in Egglescliffe (£406,667 vs £210,909).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Egglescliffe prices grew faster — 132% vs 0%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Egglescliffe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 31.9 per 1,000 versus 113.3 per 1,000 in Yarm. The most common crime category in Egglescliffe is other-crime, while in Yarm it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Egglescliffe's most common crime is other crime; in Yarm 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 100% in Yarm. There are 5 schools in Egglescliffe and 4 in Yarm.
Egglescliffe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Yarm School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Egglescliffe | Yarm |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.8 Mbps in Egglescliffe and 299.8 Mbps in Yarm. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Egglescliffe and 89.9% in Yarm. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Egglescliffe and 54% in Yarm.
Egglescliffe is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (439 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Egglescliffe, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Yarm. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Egglescliffe and £1,398 in Yarm. 66.2% of homes in Egglescliffe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Yarm.
Egglescliffe has more energy-efficient housing — 66.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,716.5 in Yarm and £28,467 in Egglescliffe. The median age is 42.9 in Egglescliffe and 47.4 in Yarm. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Egglescliffe and 56.6% in Yarm. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Egglescliffe versus 68.1% in Yarm. Egglescliffe has a population of 10,250 and Yarm has 9,601.
| Indicator | Egglescliffe | Yarm |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,250 | 9,601 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,467 | £29,716.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.5% | 33.6% |
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