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Eston vs Ingleby Barwick

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricEstonIngleby Barwick
Total Schools118
Primary96
Secondary22
% Top two bands80%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.

IndicatorEstonIngleby Barwick
Population29,62523,380
Median Age4641.7
Median Household Income£26,481£27,961
Employment Rate49.5%52.1%
Owner Occupied64.7%60.6%
Degree-Level Qualified24.9%27.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Eston and Ingleby Barwick?
Eston and Ingleby Barwick are approximately 7.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Eston or Ingleby Barwick?
Eston is cheaper, with an average house price of £145,914.
Is Eston or Ingleby Barwick safer?
Ingleby Barwick has the lower crime rate at 99.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Eston or Ingleby Barwick?
Ingleby Barwick has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Eston or Ingleby Barwick?
Eston has faster average broadband at 460.1 Mbps.

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