Bedlington vs Blyth (Northumberland)

At £162,107, Blyth (northumberland) undercuts Bedlington (£174,241) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bedlington is a flat at £61,933, while in Blyth (northumberland) it is a flat at £71,630.

Bedlington has a crime rate of 71.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Blyth (northumberland) at 71.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedlington is violent-crime, while in Blyth (northumberland) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 8 schools in Bedlington, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Blyth (northumberland), which has 9 schools, the figure is 88.9%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Blyth (northumberland) averages 473.8 Mbps – ahead of Bedlington's 427.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Bedlington and 98.8% in Blyth (northumberland). Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bedlington and 93.3% in Blyth (northumberland).

→Blyth (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (474 vs 428 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

→Bedlington 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 Bedlington and £29,915 in Blyth (northumberland). The median age is 47.9 in Bedlington and 47.9 in Blyth (northumberland). Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Bedlington versus 65.2% in Blyth (northumberland). Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bedlington and 52.4% in Blyth (northumberland).

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