Bedlington vs Wallsend
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Wallsend offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wallsend edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedlington
£174,241
Wallsend
£169,921
Crime Rate
Bedlington
71.3
Wallsend
82.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedlington
75.0%
Wallsend
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bedlington
427.5
Wallsend
460.9
EPC Rating
Bedlington
70.9
Wallsend
73.1
Median Income
Bedlington
£29,915
Wallsend
£30,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Wallsend more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £169,921 versus £174,241 in Bedlington. The most affordable entry point in Bedlington is a flat at £61,933, while in Wallsend it is a flat at £82,865.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Wallsend (£82,865 vs £61,933).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedlington prices grew faster — 16% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 71.3 offences per 1,000 people, Bedlington is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Wallsend's 82.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedlington is violent-crime, while in Wallsend 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 Wallsend: 81.8% 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.
Wallsend School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedlington | Wallsend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 14 |
| Primary | 6 | 12 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Wallsend enjoy 460.9 Mbps on average, while Bedlington lags behind at 427.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Bedlington and 98.4% in Wallsend. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bedlington and 90.7% in Wallsend.
Wallsend is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (461 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Wallsend is band C (score 73.1), ahead of Bedlington's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Bedlington and £1,094 in Wallsend. 65.6% of homes in Bedlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Wallsend.
Wallsend has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bedlington has a population of 16,186 while Wallsend has 45,351. Median household income is £30,494 in Wallsend and £29,915 in Bedlington. The median age is 47.9 in Bedlington and 44.6 in Wallsend. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bedlington and 56.7% in Wallsend.
| Indicator | Bedlington | Wallsend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,186 | 45,351 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £30,494 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 63.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 32.9% |
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