Eston vs Yarm
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Eston offers lower property prices by roughly 57%. Eston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Yarm edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eston
£145,914
Yarm
£337,997
Crime Rate
Eston
107.6
Yarm
113.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eston
80.0%
Yarm
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eston
460.1
Yarm
299.8
EPC Rating
Eston
70.7
Yarm
70.4
Median Income
Eston
£26,481
Yarm
£29,717
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Eston more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,914 versus £337,997 in Yarm. The most affordable entry point in Eston is a flat at £47,500, while in Yarm it is a flat at £153,938.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 69% pricier in Yarm (£153,938 vs £47,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Yarm prices grew faster — 0% vs -24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 107.6 offences per 1,000 people, Eston is the safer of the two – 5% lower than Yarm's 113.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eston is violent-crime, while in Yarm 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 EastSchool quality favours Yarm: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Eston.
Eston School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) 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 | Eston | Yarm |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 4 |
| Primary | 9 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eston enjoy 460.1 Mbps on average, while Yarm lags behind at 299.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Eston and 89.9% in Yarm. Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Eston and 54% in Yarm.
Eston is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (460 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eston is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Yarm's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Eston and £1,398 in Yarm. 61.5% of homes in Eston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Yarm.
Eston has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Eston has a population of 29,625 while Yarm has 9,601. Median household income is £29,716.5 in Yarm and £26,481 in Eston. The median age is 46 in Eston and 47.4 in Yarm. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Eston and 56.6% in Yarm.
| Indicator | Eston | Yarm |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,625 | 9,601 |
| Median Age | 46 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £26,481 | £29,716.5 |
| Employment Rate | 49.5% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 33.6% |
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