Ferryhill vs Ingleby Barwick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Ferryhill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 56% lower. Ferryhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ingleby Barwick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ferryhill
£105,863
Ingleby Barwick
£241,518
Crime Rate
Ferryhill
89.3
Ingleby Barwick
99.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ferryhill
75.0%
Ingleby Barwick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ferryhill
284.4
Ingleby Barwick
453.3
EPC Rating
Ferryhill
71.5
Ingleby Barwick
72.1
Median Income
Ferryhill
£28,414
Ingleby Barwick
£27,961
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Ingleby Barwick commands an average of £241,518, compared with £105,863 in Ferryhill – a difference of 56%. The most affordable entry point in Ferryhill is a terraced at £69,269, while in Ingleby Barwick it is a flat at £80,188.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 57% pricier in Ingleby Barwick (£159,718 vs £69,269).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ferryhill prices grew faster — 23% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastFerryhill has a crime rate of 89.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Ingleby Barwick at 99.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ferryhill 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 EastFamilies may prefer Ingleby Barwick, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Ferryhill. There are 5 schools in Ferryhill and 8 in Ingleby Barwick.
Ferryhill School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 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 | Ferryhill | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 8 |
| Primary | 4 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 453.3 Mbps in Ingleby Barwick and 284.4 Mbps in Ferryhill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.6% of premises in Ferryhill and 92.9% in Ingleby Barwick. Gigabit availability stands at 49.8% in Ferryhill and 89.7% in Ingleby Barwick.
Ingleby Barwick is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (453 vs 284 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ingleby Barwick leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.1 (C), while Ferryhill averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Ferryhill and £1,118 in Ingleby Barwick. 68.5% of homes in Ferryhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Ingleby Barwick.
Ferryhill has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Ferryhill and £27,961 in Ingleby Barwick. The median age is 44.7 in Ferryhill and 41.7 in Ingleby Barwick. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Ferryhill versus 60.6% in Ingleby Barwick. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Ferryhill and 52.1% in Ingleby Barwick.
| Indicator | Ferryhill | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,857 | 23,380 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,414 | £27,961 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 60.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 27.9% |
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