Bedlington vs Killingworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bedlington is about 28% cheaper on average. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Killingworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedlington
£174,241
Killingworth
£241,634
Crime Rate
Bedlington
71.3
Killingworth
82.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedlington
75.0%
Killingworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedlington
427.5
Killingworth
459.5
EPC Rating
Bedlington
70.9
Killingworth
73.1
Median Income
Bedlington
£29,915
Killingworth
£30,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Bedlington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £174,241 versus £241,634 in Killingworth. The most affordable entry point in Bedlington is a flat at £61,933, while in Killingworth it is a flat at £81,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Killingworth (£163,250 vs £119,545).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Killingworth prices grew faster — 61% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 71.3 offences per 1,000 people, Bedlington is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Killingworth's 82.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedlington is violent-crime, while in Killingworth 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 Killingworth: 100% 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.
Killingworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedlington | Killingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 6 |
| Primary | 6 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Killingworth enjoy 459.5 Mbps on average, while Bedlington lags behind at 427.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Bedlington and 98.9% in Killingworth. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bedlington and 90% in Killingworth.
Killingworth is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (460 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Killingworth is band C (score 73.1), ahead of Bedlington's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Bedlington and £1,094 in Killingworth. 65.6% of homes in Bedlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Killingworth.
Killingworth has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bedlington has a population of 16,186 while Killingworth has 11,789. Median household income is £30,494 in Killingworth and £29,915 in Bedlington. The median age is 47.9 in Bedlington and 44.6 in Killingworth. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bedlington and 56.7% in Killingworth.
| Indicator | Bedlington | Killingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,186 | 11,789 |
| 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% |
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