Bedlington vs Hebburn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bedlington offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hebburn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedlington
£174,241
Hebburn
£175,771
Crime Rate
Bedlington
71.3
Hebburn
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedlington
75.0%
Hebburn
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bedlington
427.5
Hebburn
457.4
EPC Rating
Bedlington
70.9
Hebburn
70.3
Median Income
Bedlington
£29,915
Hebburn
£27,564
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Bedlington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £174,241 versus £175,771 in Hebburn. The most affordable entry point in Bedlington is a flat at £61,933, while in Hebburn it is a flat at £79,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Hebburn (£79,725 vs £61,933).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hebburn prices grew faster — 25% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Bedlington (71.3 per 1,000) compared to Hebburn (98.4 per 1,000), a 38% difference. The most common crime category in Bedlington is violent-crime, while in Hebburn 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 favours Hebburn: 83.3% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Bedlington.
Bedlington School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hebburn School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedlington | Hebburn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 8 |
| Primary | 6 | 6 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hebburn enjoy 457.4 Mbps on average, while Bedlington lags behind at 427.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Bedlington and 96.7% in Hebburn. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bedlington and 90.4% in Hebburn.
Hebburn is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (457 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bedlington is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Hebburn's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Bedlington and £1,083 in Hebburn. 65.6% of homes in Bedlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Hebburn.
Bedlington has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bedlington has a population of 16,186 while Hebburn has 21,341. Median household income is £29,915 in Bedlington and £27,564 in Hebburn. The median age is 47.9 in Bedlington and 44.7 in Hebburn. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bedlington and 51.5% in Hebburn.
| Indicator | Bedlington | Hebburn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,186 | 21,341 |
| 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% |
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