Bedlington vs Ryton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bedlington is about 16% cheaper on average. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ryton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedlington
£174,241
Ryton
£207,489
Crime Rate
Bedlington
71.3
Ryton
90.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedlington
75.0%
Ryton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedlington
427.5
Ryton
390.3
EPC Rating
Bedlington
70.9
Ryton
70.6
Median Income
Bedlington
£29,915
Ryton
£27,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Bedlington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £174,241 versus £207,489 in Ryton. The most affordable entry point in Bedlington is a flat at £61,933, while in Ryton it is a flat at £104,380.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Ryton (£104,380 vs £61,933).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedlington prices grew faster — 16% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 71.3 offences per 1,000 people, Bedlington is the safer of the two – 26% lower than Ryton's 90 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedlington is violent-crime, while in Ryton 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 Ryton: 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.
Ryton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedlington | Ryton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 5 |
| Primary | 6 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bedlington enjoy 427.5 Mbps on average, while Ryton lags behind at 390.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Bedlington and 94.7% in Ryton. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bedlington and 74.2% in Ryton.
Bedlington is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (428 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bedlington is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Ryton's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Bedlington and £1,103 in Ryton. 65.6% of homes in Bedlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Ryton.
Bedlington has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bedlington has a population of 16,186 while Ryton has 8,804. Median household income is £29,915 in Bedlington and £27,490 in Ryton. The median age is 47.9 in Bedlington and 44.4 in Ryton. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bedlington and 54.1% in Ryton.
| Indicator | Bedlington | Ryton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,186 | 8,804 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 28% |
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