Bedlington vs Morpeth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Bedlington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 47% lower. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Morpeth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedlington
£174,241
Morpeth
£329,377
Crime Rate
Bedlington
71.3
Morpeth
71.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedlington
75.0%
Morpeth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedlington
427.5
Morpeth
322.6
EPC Rating
Bedlington
70.9
Morpeth
70.9
Median Income
Bedlington
£29,915
Morpeth
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Morpeth commands an average of £329,377, compared with £174,241 in Bedlington – a difference of 47%. The most affordable entry point in Bedlington is a flat at £61,933, while in Morpeth it is a flat at £173,785.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 64% pricier in Morpeth (£173,785 vs £61,933).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Morpeth prices grew faster — 29% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBedlington has a crime rate of 71.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Morpeth at 71.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedlington is violent-crime, while in Morpeth 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 Morpeth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Bedlington. There are 8 schools in Bedlington and 8 in Morpeth.
Bedlington School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Morpeth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedlington | Morpeth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 8 |
| Primary | 6 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 427.5 Mbps in Bedlington and 322.6 Mbps in Morpeth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Bedlington and 88.7% in Morpeth. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bedlington and 59.4% in Morpeth.
Bedlington is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (428 vs 323 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bedlington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Morpeth averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Bedlington and £1,377 in Morpeth. 65.6% of homes in Bedlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Morpeth.
Bedlington has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,915 in Bedlington and £29,915 in Morpeth. The median age is 47.9 in Bedlington and 47.9 in Morpeth. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Bedlington versus 65.2% in Morpeth. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bedlington and 52.4% in Morpeth.
| Indicator | Bedlington | Morpeth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,186 | 14,419 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £29,915 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 30.7% |
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