Ashington (Northumberland) vs Bedlington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bedlington wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashington (northumberland) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ashington (Northumberland)

£174,887

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Bedlington

£174,241

Crime Rate

Ashington (Northumberland)

71.4

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Bedlington

71.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Ashington (Northumberland)

85.7%

Bedlington

75.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Ashington (Northumberland)

477.7

Bedlington

427.5

EPC Rating

Ashington (Northumberland)

70.9

Bedlington

70.9

Median Income

Ashington (Northumberland)

£29,915

Bedlington

£29,915

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North East

At £174,241, Bedlington undercuts Ashington (northumberland) (£174,887) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashington (northumberland) is a flat at £58,688, while in Bedlington it is a flat at £61,933.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Bedlington (£119,545 vs £95,999).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ashington (northumberland) prices grew faster — 20% vs 16%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North East

Residents of Bedlington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 71.3 per 1,000 versus 71.4 per 1,000 in Ashington (northumberland). The most common crime category in Ashington (northumberland) is violent-crime, while in Bedlington 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 East

Of the 8 schools in Ashington (northumberland), 85.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bedlington, which has 8 schools, the figure is 75%.

Ashington (Northumberland) School Inspection Breakdown

85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Bedlington School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Ashington (Northumberland)	Bedlington
Total Schools	8	8
Primary	6	6
Secondary	2	2
% Top two bands	85.7%	75%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ashington (northumberland) averages 477.7 Mbps – ahead of Bedlington's 427.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Ashington (northumberland) and 96.6% in Bedlington. Gigabit availability stands at 94.8% in Ashington (northumberland) and 81.9% in Bedlington.

Ashington (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (478 vs 428 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ashington (northumberland), scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Bedlington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Ashington (northumberland) and £1,377 in Bedlington. 65.6% of homes in Ashington (northumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Bedlington.

Ashington (northumberland) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,915 in Ashington (northumberland) and £29,915 in Bedlington. The median age is 47.9 in Ashington (northumberland) and 47.9 in Bedlington. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Ashington (northumberland) and 52.4% in Bedlington. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Ashington (northumberland) versus 65.2% in Bedlington. Ashington (northumberland) has a population of 28,279 and Bedlington has 16,186.

Indicator	Ashington (Northumberland)	Bedlington
Population	28,279	16,186
Median Age	47.9	47.9
Median Household Income	£29,915	£29,915
Employment Rate	52.4%	52.4%
Owner Occupied	65.2%	65.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%	30.7%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashington (northumberland) and Bedlington?

Ashington (northumberland) and Bedlington are approximately 3.1 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashington (northumberland) or Bedlington?

Bedlington is cheaper, with an average house price of £174,241.

Is Ashington (northumberland) or Bedlington safer?

Bedlington has the lower crime rate at 71.3 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ashington (northumberland) or Bedlington?

Ashington (northumberland) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 85.7%.

Which has faster broadband, Ashington (northumberland) or Bedlington?

Ashington (northumberland) has faster average broadband at 477.7 Mbps.

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