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Area guide · Tyne and Wear

Living in Jarrow

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

At a glance

Jarrow is a town in Tyne and Wear, North East with a population of 29,259. The average house price is £157,293 and the overall crime rate is 98.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Jarrow ranks

Population

29,259

Avg House Price

£157,293

Crime Rate

98.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

90.9%

Avg Download Speed

448 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£27,564

Median Age

44.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Jarrow's detached homes (£266,608) command roughly 3.8× the price of a flat (£69,415).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Jarrow prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£117,712 → £157,293).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£266,608£267,50018
Semi-Detached£174,792£170,000103
Terraced£146,092£135,00083
Flat£69,415£62,00037

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Jarrow is 98.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

90.9% of 15 schools (14 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools15
Primary14
Secondary1
% Top two bands90.9%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Bede Burn Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Dunn Street Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Fellgate Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Hedworthfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Jarrow SchoolSecondaryGood
Lord Blyton Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Monkton AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Monkton Infants' SchoolPrimaryGood
Simonside Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, JarrowPrimaryNo rating available
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, JarrowPrimaryGood
St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, JarrowPrimaryNo rating available
Valley View Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Jarrow averages 448 Mbps — 348% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Jarrow homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.3
% Rated C or Above65%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,083

Demographics & Economy

Population29,259
Median Age44.7
Median Household Income£27,564
Employment Rate51.5%
Owner Occupied56.6%
Degree-Level Qualified26.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Jarrow?
The average house price in Jarrow is £157,293 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Jarrow?
The most affordable entry point in Jarrow is a flat, with an average price of £69,415.
Is Jarrow a safe place to live?
Jarrow has a recorded crime rate of 98.4 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 Jarrow?
Jarrow has 15 schools in total, with 90.9% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Jarrow?
Average broadband download speeds in Jarrow are around 448 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95% of premises.
How big is Jarrow?
Jarrow is a settlement in Tyne and Wear with a population of approximately 29,259.

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