Eston vs Ingleby Barwick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Eston wins on house prices with a 40% gap. Ingleby Barwick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ingleby Barwick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eston
£145,914
Ingleby Barwick
£241,518
Crime Rate
Eston
107.6
Ingleby Barwick
99.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eston
80.0%
Ingleby Barwick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eston
460.1
Ingleby Barwick
453.3
EPC Rating
Eston
70.7
Ingleby Barwick
72.1
Median Income
Eston
£26,481
Ingleby Barwick
£27,961
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £145,914, Eston undercuts Ingleby Barwick (£241,518) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Eston is a flat at £47,500, while in Ingleby Barwick it is a flat at £80,188.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 42% pricier in Ingleby Barwick (£159,718 vs £93,029).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ingleby Barwick prices grew faster — 12% vs -24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Ingleby Barwick experience less crime overall, with a rate of 99.7 per 1,000 versus 107.6 per 1,000 in Eston. The most common crime category in Eston is violent-crime, while in Ingleby Barwick 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 EastOf the 11 schools in Eston, 80% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ingleby Barwick, which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.
Eston School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ingleby Barwick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eston | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 8 |
| Primary | 9 | 6 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Eston averages 460.1 Mbps – ahead of Ingleby Barwick's 453.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Eston and 92.9% in Ingleby Barwick. Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Eston and 89.7% in Ingleby Barwick.
Eston is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (460 vs 453 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ingleby Barwick leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.1 (C), while Eston averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Eston and £1,118 in Ingleby Barwick. 61.5% of homes in Eston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Ingleby Barwick.
Ingleby Barwick has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,961 in Ingleby Barwick and £26,481 in Eston. The median age is 46 in Eston and 41.7 in Ingleby Barwick. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Eston versus 60.6% in Ingleby Barwick. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Eston and 52.1% in Ingleby Barwick.
| Indicator | Eston | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,625 | 23,380 |
| Median Age | 46 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £26,481 | £27,961 |
| Employment Rate | 49.5% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 60.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 27.9% |
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