Bedlington vs Longbenton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bedlington is about 28% cheaper on average. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bedlington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedlington
£174,241
Longbenton
£243,308
Crime Rate
Bedlington
71.3
Longbenton
82.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedlington
75.0%
Longbenton
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedlington
427.5
Longbenton
459.5
EPC Rating
Bedlington
70.9
Longbenton
73.1
Median Income
Bedlington
£29,915
Longbenton
£30,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Bedlington is £174,241, which is 28% less than Longbenton at £243,308. The most affordable entry point in Bedlington is a flat at £61,933, while in Longbenton it is a terraced at £227,900.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Longbenton (£227,900 vs £119,545).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Longbenton prices grew faster — 48% 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 Longbenton's 82.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedlington is violent-crime, while in Longbenton 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 EastBedlington has 75% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Longbenton. Bedlington has 8 schools in total, while Longbenton has 9.
Bedlington School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Longbenton School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedlington | Longbenton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 9 |
| Primary | 6 | 8 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Longbenton offers faster average downloads at 459.5 Mbps, compared to 427.5 Mbps in Bedlington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Bedlington and 98.9% in Longbenton. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bedlington and 90% in Longbenton.
Longbenton is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (460 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Longbenton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.1 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Bedlington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Bedlington and £1,094 in Longbenton. 65.6% of homes in Bedlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Longbenton.
Longbenton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,494 in Longbenton and £29,915 in Bedlington. The median age is 47.9 in Bedlington and 44.6 in Longbenton. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bedlington and 56.7% in Longbenton. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Bedlington versus 63.7% in Longbenton.
| Indicator | Bedlington | Longbenton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,186 | 26,882 |
| 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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