Ashington (Northumberland) vs Longbenton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ashington (northumberland) wins on house prices with a 28% gap. Ashington (northumberland) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashington (northumberland) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Ashington (Northumberland)

£174,887

Longbenton

£243,308

Crime Rate

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Ashington (Northumberland)

71.4

Longbenton

82.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Ashington (Northumberland)

85.7%

Longbenton

75.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Ashington (Northumberland)

477.7

Longbenton

459.5

EPC Rating

Ashington (Northumberland)

70.9

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Longbenton

73.1

Median Income

Ashington (Northumberland)

£29,915

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Longbenton

£30,494

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North East

At £174,887, Ashington (northumberland) undercuts Longbenton (£243,308) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashington (northumberland) is a flat at £58,688, while in Longbenton it is a terraced at £227,900.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 58% pricier in Longbenton (£227,900 vs £95,999).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Longbenton prices grew faster — 48% vs 20%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North East

Residents of Ashington (northumberland) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 71.4 per 1,000 versus 82.2 per 1,000 in Longbenton. The most common crime category in Ashington (northumberland) is violent-crime, while in Longbenton 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 Longbenton, which has 9 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.

Longbenton School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Ashington (Northumberland)	Longbenton
Total Schools	8	9
Primary	6	8
Secondary	2	1
% Top two bands	85.7%	75%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ashington (northumberland) averages 477.7 Mbps – ahead of Longbenton's 459.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Ashington (northumberland) and 98.9% in Longbenton. Gigabit availability stands at 94.8% in Ashington (northumberland) and 90% in Longbenton.

Ashington (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (478 vs 460 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Longbenton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.1 (C), while Ashington (northumberland) averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Ashington (northumberland) and £1,094 in Longbenton. 65.6% of homes in Ashington (northumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Longbenton.

Longbenton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,494 in Longbenton and £29,915 in Ashington (northumberland). The median age is 47.9 in Ashington (northumberland) and 44.6 in Longbenton. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Ashington (northumberland) versus 63.7% in Longbenton. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Ashington (northumberland) and 56.7% in Longbenton.

Indicator	Ashington (Northumberland)	Longbenton
Population	28,279	26,882
Median Age	47.9	44.6
Median Household Income	£29,915	£30,494
Employment Rate	52.4%	56.7%
Owner Occupied	65.2%	63.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%	32.9%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashington (northumberland) and Longbenton?

Ashington (northumberland) and Longbenton are approximately 10.8 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

Ashington (northumberland) is cheaper, with an average house price of £174,887.

Is Ashington (northumberland) or Longbenton safer?

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

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

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

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

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

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