Bedlington vs Jarrow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Jarrow is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Jarrow edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedlington
£174,241
Jarrow
£157,293
Crime Rate
Bedlington
71.3
Jarrow
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedlington
75.0%
Jarrow
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Bedlington
427.5
Jarrow
448.3
EPC Rating
Bedlington
70.9
Jarrow
70.3
Median Income
Bedlington
£29,915
Jarrow
£27,564
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Bedlington commands an average of £174,241, compared with £157,293 in Jarrow – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Bedlington is a flat at £61,933, while in Jarrow it is a flat at £69,415.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Jarrow (£146,092 vs £119,545).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Jarrow prices grew faster — 34% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBedlington has a crime rate of 71.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38% lower than Jarrow at 98.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedlington is violent-crime, while in Jarrow 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 EastFamilies may prefer Jarrow, where 90.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Bedlington. There are 8 schools in Bedlington and 15 in Jarrow.
Bedlington School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Jarrow School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 15 schools (14 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedlington | Jarrow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 15 |
| Primary | 6 | 14 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.3 Mbps in Jarrow and 427.5 Mbps in Bedlington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Bedlington and 95% in Jarrow. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bedlington and 88.2% in Jarrow.
Jarrow is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (448 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bedlington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Jarrow averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Bedlington and £1,083 in Jarrow. 65.6% of homes in Bedlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Jarrow.
Bedlington has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,915 in Bedlington and £27,564 in Jarrow. The median age is 47.9 in Bedlington and 44.7 in Jarrow. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Bedlington versus 56.6% in Jarrow. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bedlington and 51.5% in Jarrow.
| Indicator | Bedlington | Jarrow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,186 | 29,259 |
| 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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