Bedlington vs Stakeford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Stakeford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stakeford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedlington
£174,241
Stakeford
£142,248
Crime Rate
Bedlington
71.3
Stakeford
71.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedlington
75.0%
Stakeford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedlington
427.5
Stakeford
456.2
EPC Rating
Bedlington
70.9
Stakeford
70.9
Median Income
Bedlington
£29,915
Stakeford
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £142,248, Stakeford undercuts Bedlington (£174,241) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bedlington is a flat at £61,933, while in Stakeford it is a flat at £44,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Bedlington (£61,933 vs £44,154).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stakeford prices grew faster — 35% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBedlington has a crime rate of 71.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Stakeford at 71.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedlington is violent-crime, while in Stakeford 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 EastOf the 8 schools in Bedlington, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Stakeford, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bedlington School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stakeford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedlington | Stakeford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 3 |
| Primary | 6 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Stakeford averages 456.2 Mbps – ahead of Bedlington's 427.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Bedlington and 97.3% in Stakeford. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bedlington and 89.1% in Stakeford.
Stakeford is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (456 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bedlington, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Stakeford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Bedlington and £1,377 in Stakeford. 65.6% of homes in Bedlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Stakeford.
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 Stakeford. The median age is 47.9 in Bedlington and 47.9 in Stakeford. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bedlington and 52.4% in Stakeford. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Bedlington versus 65.2% in Stakeford. Bedlington has a population of 16,186 and Stakeford has 8,355.
| Indicator | Bedlington | Stakeford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,186 | 8,355 |
| 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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