Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Tyne and Wear

Living in Wideopen

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

At a glance

Wideopen is a village in Tyne and Wear, North East with a population of 5,155. The average house price is £226,138 and the overall crime rate is 82.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Wideopen ranks

Population

5,155

Avg House Price

£226,138

Crime Rate

82.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

385 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,889.7

Median Age

43.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Wideopen's detached homes (£394,750) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£130,125).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Wideopen prices have risen 9% over the last 9 years (£206,576 → £226,138).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£394,750	£355,000	9
Semi-Detached	£207,848	£204,500	52
Terraced	£214,895	£235,000	11
Flat	£130,125	£126,250	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Wideopen is 82.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Wideopen: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Greenfields Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Hazlewood Community Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Wideopen averages 385 Mbps — 285% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Wideopen homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.1
% Rated C or Above	69.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,189

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,155
Median Age	43.9
Median Household Income	£29,889.7
Employment Rate	53.1%
Owner Occupied	59.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Wideopen?

The average house price in Wideopen is £226,138 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Wideopen is a flat, with an average price of £130,125.

Is Wideopen a safe place to live?

Wideopen has a recorded crime rate of 82.1 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 Wideopen?

Wideopen has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Wideopen?

Average broadband download speeds in Wideopen are around 385 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.8% of premises.

How big is Wideopen?

Wideopen is a settlement in Tyne and Wear with a population of approximately 5,155.

Most compared with

How does Wideopen stack up against its neighbours?

Annfield Plain

Wideopen

House price: £98,964 · £226,138
Crime rate: 89.1 · 82.1
Distance: 13.6 mi

Ashington (Northumberland)

Wideopen

House price: £174,887 · £226,138
Crime rate: 71.4 · 82.1
Distance: 9.3 mi

Backworth

Wideopen

House price: £278,446 · £226,138
Crime rate: 81.9 · 82.1
Distance: 3.8 mi

Bedlington

Wideopen

House price: £174,241 · £226,138
Crime rate: 71.3 · 82.1
Distance: 6.3 mi

Birtley

Wideopen

House price: £184,121 · £226,138
Crime rate: 89.8 · 82.1
Distance: 10.7 mi

Blaydon

Wideopen

House price: £172,401 · £226,138
Crime rate: 89.9 · 82.1
Distance: 7.0 mi

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