Ingleby Barwick vs Northallerton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ingleby Barwick is about 17% cheaper on average. Northallerton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ingleby Barwick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ingleby Barwick
£241,518
Northallerton
£291,449
Crime Rate
Ingleby Barwick
99.7
Northallerton
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ingleby Barwick
100.0%
Northallerton
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ingleby Barwick
453.3
Northallerton
306.5
EPC Rating
Ingleby Barwick
72.1
Northallerton
70.3
Median Income
Ingleby Barwick
£27,961
Northallerton
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Ingleby Barwick more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £241,518 versus £291,449 in Northallerton. The most affordable entry point in Ingleby Barwick is a flat at £80,188, while in Northallerton it is a flat at £128,466.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Northallerton (£128,466 vs £80,188).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northallerton prices grew faster — 36% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 47.4 offences per 1,000 people, Northallerton is the safer of the two – 110% lower than Ingleby Barwick's 99.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ingleby Barwick is violent-crime, while in Northallerton 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 Ingleby Barwick: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Northallerton.
Ingleby Barwick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northallerton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ingleby Barwick | Northallerton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 6 |
| Primary | 6 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ingleby Barwick enjoy 453.3 Mbps on average, while Northallerton lags behind at 306.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Ingleby Barwick and 86.6% in Northallerton. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Ingleby Barwick and 56.1% in Northallerton.
Ingleby Barwick is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (453 vs 307 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ingleby Barwick is band C (score 72.1), ahead of Northallerton's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Ingleby Barwick and £1,432 in Northallerton. 66.6% of homes in Ingleby Barwick have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Northallerton.
Ingleby Barwick has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ingleby Barwick has a population of 23,380 while Northallerton has 13,314. Median household income is £29,895 in Northallerton and £27,961 in Ingleby Barwick. The median age is 41.7 in Ingleby Barwick and 48.1 in Northallerton. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Ingleby Barwick and 56.9% in Northallerton.
| Indicator | Ingleby Barwick | Northallerton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,380 | 13,314 |
| Median Age | 41.7 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,961 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 52.1% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.6% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 34.2% |
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