Ashington (Northumberland) vs Jarrow

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Jarrow offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Ashington (northumberland) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Jarrow edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ashington (Northumberland)

£174,887

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Jarrow

£157,293

Crime Rate

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Ashington (Northumberland)

71.4

Jarrow

98.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashington (Northumberland)

85.7%

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Jarrow

90.9%

Avg Download Speed

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Ashington (Northumberland)

477.7

Jarrow

448.3

EPC Rating

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Ashington (Northumberland)

70.9

Jarrow

70.3

Median Income

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Ashington (Northumberland)

£29,915

Jarrow

£27,564

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North East

The average house price in Jarrow is £157,293, which is 11% less than Ashington (northumberland) at £174,887. The most affordable entry point in Ashington (northumberland) is a flat at £58,688, while in Jarrow it is a flat at £69,415.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Jarrow (£146,092 vs £95,999).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Jarrow prices grew faster — 34% vs 20%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North East

With 71.4 offences per 1,000 people, Ashington (northumberland) is the safer of the two – 38% lower than Jarrow's 98.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashington (northumberland) is violent-crime, while in Jarrow 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

Jarrow has 90.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85.7% in Ashington (northumberland). Ashington (northumberland) has 8 schools in total, while Jarrow has 15.

Ashington (Northumberland) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Jarrow School Inspection Breakdown

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

Metric	Ashington (Northumberland)	Jarrow
Total Schools	8	15
Primary	6	14
Secondary	2	1
% Top two bands	85.7%	90.9%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ashington (northumberland) offers faster average downloads at 477.7 Mbps, compared to 448.3 Mbps in Jarrow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Ashington (northumberland) and 95% in Jarrow. Gigabit availability stands at 94.8% in Ashington (northumberland) and 88.2% in Jarrow.

Ashington (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (478 vs 448 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Ashington (northumberland) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Jarrow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Ashington (northumberland) and £1,083 in Jarrow. 65.6% of homes in Ashington (northumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Jarrow.

Ashington (northumberland) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,915 in Ashington (northumberland) and £27,564 in Jarrow. The median age is 47.9 in Ashington (northumberland) and 44.7 in Jarrow. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Ashington (northumberland) and 51.5% in Jarrow. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Ashington (northumberland) versus 56.6% in Jarrow.

Indicator	Ashington (Northumberland)	Jarrow
Population	28,279	29,259
Median Age	47.9	44.7
Median Household Income	£29,915	£27,564
Employment Rate	52.4%	51.5%
Owner Occupied	65.2%	56.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%	26.1%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashington (northumberland) and Jarrow?

Ashington (northumberland) and Jarrow are approximately 14.6 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

Jarrow is cheaper, with an average house price of £157,293.

Is Ashington (northumberland) or Jarrow safer?

Ashington (northumberland) has the lower crime rate at 71.4 per 1,000 residents.

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

Jarrow has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 90.9%.

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

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

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