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Ashington (Northumberland) vs Cramlington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Ashington (northumberland) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Ashington (northumberland) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cramlington edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Ashington (Northumberland)

£174,887

Cramlington

£214,126

Crime Rate

Ashington (Northumberland)

71.4

Cramlington

71.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashington (Northumberland)

85.7%

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Cramlington

88.9%

Avg Download Speed

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Ashington (Northumberland)

477.7

Cramlington

446.5

EPC Rating

Ashington (Northumberland)

70.9

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Cramlington

72

Median Income

Ashington (Northumberland)

£29,915

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Cramlington

£30,205

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North East

Property in Cramlington commands an average of £214,126, compared with £174,887 in Ashington (northumberland) – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Ashington (northumberland) is a flat at £58,688, while in Cramlington it is a flat at £77,665.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Cramlington (£151,488 vs £95,999).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ashington (northumberland) prices grew faster — 20% vs -7%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North East

Ashington (northumberland) has a crime rate of 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Cramlington at 71.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashington (northumberland) is violent-crime, while in Cramlington 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

Families may prefer Cramlington, where 88.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Ashington (northumberland). There are 8 schools in Ashington (northumberland) and 10 in Cramlington.

Ashington (Northumberland) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Cramlington School Inspection Breakdown

88.9% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAshington (Northumberland)Cramlington
Total Schools810
Primary69
Secondary21
% Top two bands85.7%88.9%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 477.7 Mbps in Ashington (northumberland) and 446.5 Mbps in Cramlington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Ashington (northumberland) and 98.2% in Cramlington. Gigabit availability stands at 94.8% in Ashington (northumberland) and 86.3% in Cramlington.

Ashington (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (478 vs 447 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Cramlington, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Ashington (northumberland). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Ashington (northumberland) and £1,236 in Cramlington. 65.6% of homes in Ashington (northumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Cramlington.

Cramlington has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,204.5 in Cramlington and £29,915 in Ashington (northumberland). The median age is 47.9 in Ashington (northumberland) and 46.2 in Cramlington. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Ashington (northumberland) and 54.5% in Cramlington. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Ashington (northumberland) versus 64.5% in Cramlington. Ashington (northumberland) has a population of 28,279 and Cramlington has 28,533.

IndicatorAshington (Northumberland)Cramlington
Population28,27928,533
Median Age47.946.2
Median Household Income£29,915£30,204.5
Employment Rate52.4%54.5%
Owner Occupied65.2%64.5%
Degree-Level Qualified30.7%31.8%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashington (northumberland) and Cramlington?
Ashington (northumberland) and Cramlington are approximately 6.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashington (northumberland) or Cramlington?
Ashington (northumberland) is cheaper, with an average house price of £174,887.
Is Ashington (northumberland) or Cramlington safer?
Ashington (northumberland) has the lower crime rate at 71.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashington (northumberland) or Cramlington?
Cramlington has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 88.9%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashington (northumberland) or Cramlington?
Ashington (northumberland) has faster average broadband at 477.7 Mbps.

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