Middleton St George vs Richmond
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastMiddleton 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.
| Metric | Middleton St George | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Middleton St George | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,756 | 8,076 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,370.8 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 34.2% |
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