Area guide · Tyne and Wear

Living in Cleadon

A snapshot of life in Cleadon, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Cleadon is a village in Tyne and Wear, North East with a population of 4,599. The average house price is £289,961 and the overall crime rate is 98.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cleadon ranks

Population

4,599

Avg House Price

£289,961

Crime Rate

98.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

361 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,917.5

Median Age

44.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cleadon's detached homes (£593,364) command roughly 6.7× the price of a flat (£88,151).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cleadon prices have risen 1% over the last 9 years (£286,148 → £289,961).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£593,364	£555,000	11
Semi-Detached	£397,598	£370,000	9
Terraced	N/A	N/A	0
Flat	£88,151	£82,750	20

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cleadon is 98.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cleadon: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Cleadon Church of England Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Cleadon averages 361 Mbps — 261% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cleadon homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.8
% Rated C or Above	69.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,070

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,599
Median Age	44.5
Median Household Income	£27,917.5
Employment Rate	51.6%
Owner Occupied	57.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cleadon?

The average house price in Cleadon is £289,961 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Cleadon?

The most affordable entry point in Cleadon is a flat, with an average price of £88,151.

Is Cleadon a safe place to live?

Cleadon has a recorded crime rate of 98.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Cleadon?

Cleadon has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Cleadon?

Average broadband download speeds in Cleadon are around 361 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.6% of premises.

How big is Cleadon?

Cleadon is a settlement in Tyne and Wear with a population of approximately 4,599.

Most compared with

How does Cleadon stack up against its neighbours?

Annfield Plain

Cleadon

House price: £98,964 · £289,961
Crime rate: 89.1 · 98.3
Distance: 14.7 mi

Backworth

Cleadon

House price: £278,446 · £289,961
Crime rate: 81.9 · 98.3
Distance: 7.7 mi

Bedlington

Cleadon

House price: £174,241 · £289,961
Crime rate: 71.3 · 98.3
Distance: 14.5 mi

Birtley

Cleadon

House price: £184,121 · £289,961
Crime rate: 89.8 · 98.3
Distance: 7.8 mi

Blaydon

Cleadon

House price: £172,401 · £289,961
Crime rate: 89.9 · 98.3
Distance: 12.2 mi

Blyth (Northumberland)

Cleadon

House price: £162,107 · £289,961
Crime rate: 71.5 · 98.3
Distance: 12.5 mi

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