Ashington (Northumberland) vs Wallsend

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Wallsend is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Ashington (northumberland) 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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Wallsend

£169,921

Crime Rate

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Ashington (Northumberland)

71.4

Wallsend

82.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Ashington (Northumberland)

85.7%

Wallsend

81.8%

Avg Download Speed

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Ashington (Northumberland)

477.7

Wallsend

460.9

EPC Rating

Ashington (Northumberland)

70.9

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Wallsend

73.1

Median Income

Ashington (Northumberland)

£29,915

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Wallsend

£30,494

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North East

At £169,921, Wallsend undercuts Ashington (northumberland) (£174,887) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashington (northumberland) is a flat at £58,688, while in Wallsend it is a flat at £82,865.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Wallsend (£146,703 vs £95,999).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ashington (northumberland) prices grew faster — 20% vs 6%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North East

Ashington (northumberland) has a crime rate of 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Wallsend at 82.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashington (northumberland) is violent-crime, while in Wallsend 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 Wallsend, which has 14 schools, the figure is 81.8%.

Ashington (Northumberland) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Wallsend School Inspection Breakdown

81.8% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Ashington (Northumberland)	Wallsend
Total Schools	8	14
Primary	6	12
Secondary	2	2
% Top two bands	85.7%	81.8%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ashington (northumberland) averages 477.7 Mbps – ahead of Wallsend's 460.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Ashington (northumberland) and 98.4% in Wallsend. Gigabit availability stands at 94.8% in Ashington (northumberland) and 90.7% in Wallsend.

Ashington (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (478 vs 461 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Wallsend, scoring 73.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Ashington (northumberland). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Ashington (northumberland) and £1,094 in Wallsend. 65.6% of homes in Ashington (northumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Wallsend.

Wallsend 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 Wallsend and £29,915 in Ashington (northumberland). The median age is 47.9 in Ashington (northumberland) and 44.6 in Wallsend. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Ashington (northumberland) and 56.7% in Wallsend. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Ashington (northumberland) versus 63.7% in Wallsend. Ashington (northumberland) has a population of 28,279 and Wallsend has 45,351.

Indicator	Ashington (Northumberland)	Wallsend
Population	28,279	45,351
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 Wallsend?

Ashington (northumberland) and Wallsend are approximately 12.3 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

Wallsend is cheaper, with an average house price of £169,921.

Is Ashington (northumberland) or Wallsend safer?

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

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

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

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

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

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