Bedlington vs Pegswood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bedlington offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Pegswood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedlington
£174,241
Pegswood
£185,165
Crime Rate
Bedlington
71.3
Pegswood
72.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedlington
75.0%
Pegswood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedlington
427.5
Pegswood
322.6
EPC Rating
Bedlington
70.9
Pegswood
70.9
Median Income
Bedlington
£29,915
Pegswood
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Bedlington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £174,241 versus £185,165 in Pegswood. The most affordable entry point in Bedlington is a flat at £61,933, while in Pegswood it is a flat at £65,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Bedlington (£293,430 vs £227,112).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pegswood prices grew faster — 25% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Bedlington (71.3 per 1,000) compared to Pegswood (72.1 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Bedlington is violent-crime, while in Pegswood 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 Pegswood: 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.
Pegswood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedlington | Pegswood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bedlington enjoy 427.5 Mbps on average, while Pegswood lags behind at 322.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Bedlington and 88.7% in Pegswood. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bedlington and 59.4% in Pegswood.
Bedlington is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (428 vs 323 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bedlington is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Pegswood's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Bedlington and £1,377 in Pegswood. 65.6% of homes in Bedlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Pegswood.
Bedlington has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bedlington has a population of 16,186 while Pegswood has 3,302. Median household income is £29,915 in Bedlington and £29,915 in Pegswood. The median age is 47.9 in Bedlington and 47.9 in Pegswood. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bedlington and 52.4% in Pegswood.
| Indicator | Bedlington | Pegswood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,186 | 3,302 |
| 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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