Bedlington vs Wideopen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bedlington wins on house prices with a 23% gap. Bedlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wideopen edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedlington
£174,241
Wideopen
£226,138
Crime Rate
Bedlington
71.3
Wideopen
82.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedlington
75.0%
Wideopen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedlington
427.5
Wideopen
384.8
EPC Rating
Bedlington
70.9
Wideopen
72.1
Median Income
Bedlington
£29,915
Wideopen
£29,890
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £174,241, Bedlington undercuts Wideopen (£226,138) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bedlington is a flat at £61,933, while in Wideopen it is a flat at £130,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Wideopen (£130,125 vs £61,933).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedlington prices grew faster — 16% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Bedlington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 71.3 per 1,000 versus 82.1 per 1,000 in Wideopen. The most common crime category in Bedlington is violent-crime, while in Wideopen 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 Wideopen, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bedlington School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wideopen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedlington | Wideopen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bedlington averages 427.5 Mbps – ahead of Wideopen's 384.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Bedlington and 92.8% in Wideopen. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bedlington and 72.6% in Wideopen.
Bedlington is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (428 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Wideopen, scoring 72.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Bedlington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Bedlington and £1,189 in Wideopen. 65.6% of homes in Bedlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Wideopen.
Wideopen has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,915 in Bedlington and £29,889.7 in Wideopen. The median age is 47.9 in Bedlington and 43.9 in Wideopen. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bedlington and 53.1% in Wideopen. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Bedlington versus 59.4% in Wideopen. Bedlington has a population of 16,186 and Wideopen has 5,155.
| Indicator | Bedlington | Wideopen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,186 | 5,155 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £29,889.7 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 59.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 32.7% |
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