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Middleton St George vs Richmond

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Middleton St George is about 64% cheaper on average. Richmond has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Middleton St George edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Middleton St George

£275,590

Richmond

£764,893

Crime Rate

Middleton St George

90.6

Richmond

47.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Middleton St George

100.0%

Richmond

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Middleton St George

242.6

Richmond

294.6

EPC Rating

Middleton St George

70.6

Richmond

70.3

Median Income

Middleton St George

£29,371

Richmond

£29,895

The average house price in Middleton St George is £275,590, which is 64% less than Richmond at £764,893. The most affordable entry point in Middleton St George is a terraced at £157,312, while in Richmond it is a flat at £576,882.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 80% pricier in Richmond (£806,167 vs £157,312).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Middleton St George prices grew faster — 26% vs 14%.

With 47.4 offences per 1,000 people, Richmond is the safer of the two – 91% lower than Middleton St George's 90.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Middleton St George is violent-crime, while in Richmond it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Middleton St George has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Richmond. Middleton St George has 1 schools in total, while Richmond has 5.

Middleton St George School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Richmond School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricMiddleton St GeorgeRichmond
Total Schools15
Primary13
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Richmond offers faster average downloads at 294.6 Mbps, compared to 242.6 Mbps in Middleton St George. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 72.2% of premises in Middleton St George and 81.6% in Richmond. Gigabit availability stands at 43.3% in Middleton St George and 51.4% in Richmond.

Richmond is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (295 vs 243 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Middleton St George are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Richmond. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,358 in Middleton St George and £1,432 in Richmond. 61.4% of homes in Middleton St George have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Richmond.

Middleton St George has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,895 in Richmond and £29,370.8 in Middleton St George. The median age is 46.9 in Middleton St George and 48.1 in Richmond. Employment rates stand at 56% in Middleton St George and 56.9% in Richmond. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Middleton St George versus 68.4% in Richmond.

IndicatorMiddleton St GeorgeRichmond
Population4,7568,076
Median Age46.948.1
Median Household Income£29,370.8£29,895
Employment Rate56%56.9%
Owner Occupied67%68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified32.5%34.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Middleton St George and Richmond?
Middleton St George and Richmond are approximately 13.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Middleton St George or Richmond?
Middleton St George is cheaper, with an average house price of £275,590.
Is Middleton St George or Richmond safer?
Richmond has the lower crime rate at 47.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Middleton St George or Richmond?
Middleton St George has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Middleton St George or Richmond?
Richmond has faster average broadband at 294.6 Mbps.

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