Bedlington vs Ponteland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bedlington wins on house prices with a 70% gap. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ponteland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedlington
£174,241
Ponteland
£583,949
Crime Rate
Bedlington
71.3
Ponteland
74.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedlington
75.0%
Ponteland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedlington
427.5
Ponteland
176.9
EPC Rating
Bedlington
70.9
Ponteland
71.6
Median Income
Bedlington
£29,915
Ponteland
£29,588
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Ponteland commands an average of £583,949, compared with £174,241 in Bedlington – a difference of 70%. The most affordable entry point in Bedlington is a flat at £61,933, while in Ponteland it is a flat at £194,863.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 70% pricier in Ponteland (£396,612 vs £119,545).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ponteland prices grew faster — 45% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Bedlington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 71.3 per 1,000 versus 74.2 per 1,000 in Ponteland. The most common crime category in Bedlington is violent-crime, while in Ponteland 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 Ponteland, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Bedlington. There are 8 schools in Bedlington and 5 in Ponteland.
Bedlington School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ponteland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedlington | Ponteland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 5 |
| Primary | 6 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 427.5 Mbps in Bedlington and 176.9 Mbps in Ponteland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Bedlington and 77.3% in Ponteland. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bedlington and 26.5% in Ponteland.
Bedlington is the faster of the two by 142% on average download speed (428 vs 177 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ponteland leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Bedlington averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Bedlington and £1,236 in Ponteland. 65.6% of homes in Bedlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Ponteland.
Ponteland has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,915 in Bedlington and £29,587.5 in Ponteland. The median age is 47.9 in Bedlington and 43.5 in Ponteland. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Bedlington versus 57.2% in Ponteland. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bedlington and 51.3% in Ponteland.
| Indicator | Bedlington | Ponteland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,186 | 10,149 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £29,587.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 51.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 57.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 32.6% |
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