Bedlington vs Dudley (North Tyneside)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bedlington wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bedlington
£174,241
Dudley (North Tyneside)
£224,058
Crime Rate
Bedlington
71.3
Dudley (North Tyneside)
82.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedlington
75.0%
Dudley (North Tyneside)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bedlington
427.5
Dudley (North Tyneside)
446.5
EPC Rating
Bedlington
70.9
Dudley (North Tyneside)
72
Median Income
Bedlington
£29,915
Dudley (North Tyneside)
£30,205
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £174,241, Bedlington undercuts Dudley (north Tyneside) (£224,058) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bedlington is a flat at £61,933, while in Dudley (north Tyneside) it is a flat at £110,239.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Dudley (north Tyneside) (£110,239 vs £61,933).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dudley (north Tyneside) prices grew faster — 29% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Bedlington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 71.3 per 1,000 versus 82.5 per 1,000 in Dudley (north Tyneside). The most common crime category in Bedlington is violent-crime, while in Dudley (north Tyneside) 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 EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bedlington and Dudley (north Tyneside). Bedlington has 8 schools and Dudley (north Tyneside) has 1 schools.
Bedlington School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dudley (North Tyneside) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bedlington | Dudley (North Tyneside) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Dudley (north Tyneside) averages 446.5 Mbps – ahead of Bedlington's 427.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Bedlington and 98.2% in Dudley (north Tyneside). Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bedlington and 86.3% in Dudley (north Tyneside).
Dudley (north Tyneside) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (447 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Dudley (north Tyneside) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Bedlington averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Bedlington and £1,236 in Dudley (north Tyneside). 65.6% of homes in Bedlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Dudley (north Tyneside).
Dudley (north Tyneside) 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 Dudley (north Tyneside) and £29,915 in Bedlington. The median age is 47.9 in Bedlington and 46.2 in Dudley (north Tyneside). Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Bedlington versus 64.5% in Dudley (north Tyneside). Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bedlington and 54.5% in Dudley (north Tyneside).
| Indicator | Bedlington | Dudley (North Tyneside) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,186 | 4,799 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £30,204.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 64.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 31.8% |
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