Bedlington vs Sunniside
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bedlington is about 11% cheaper on average. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bedlington
£174,241
Sunniside
£196,194
Crime Rate
Bedlington
71.3
Sunniside
90.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedlington
75.0%
Sunniside
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bedlington
427.5
Sunniside
295.5
EPC Rating
Bedlington
70.9
Sunniside
71
Median Income
Bedlington
£29,915
Sunniside
£27,952
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Bedlington is £174,241, which is 11% less than Sunniside at £196,194. The most affordable entry point in Bedlington is a flat at £61,933, while in Sunniside it is a flat at £92,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Sunniside (£92,500 vs £61,933).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sunniside prices grew faster — 64% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Bedlington (71.3 per 1,000) compared to Sunniside (90 per 1,000), a 26% difference. The most common crime category in Bedlington is violent-crime, while in Sunniside 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 data is not fully available for both Bedlington and Sunniside. Bedlington has 8 schools and Sunniside has 0 schools.
Bedlington School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sunniside School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bedlington | Sunniside |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 0 |
| Primary | 6 | 0 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bedlington offers faster average downloads at 427.5 Mbps, compared to 295.5 Mbps in Sunniside. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Bedlington and 92.7% in Sunniside. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bedlington and 52.3% in Sunniside.
Bedlington is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (428 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Sunniside are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Bedlington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Bedlington and £1,147 in Sunniside. 65.6% of homes in Bedlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Sunniside.
Sunniside has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,915 in Bedlington and £27,952 in Sunniside. The median age is 47.9 in Bedlington and 44.5 in Sunniside. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bedlington and 52.7% in Sunniside. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Bedlington versus 60.2% in Sunniside.
| Indicator | Bedlington | Sunniside |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,186 | 3,422 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £27,952 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 27.4% |
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