Birtley vs Blaydon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blaydon is about 7% cheaper on average. Birtley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birtley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birtley
£184,121
Blaydon
£172,401
Crime Rate
Birtley
89.8
Blaydon
89.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birtley
100.0%
Blaydon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birtley
406.6
Blaydon
431.3
EPC Rating
Birtley
71.8
Blaydon
70.6
Median Income
Birtley
£28,058
Blaydon
£27,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Blaydon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £172,401 versus £184,121 in Birtley. The most affordable entry point in Birtley is a flat at £68,516, while in Blaydon it is a flat at £78,577.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Blaydon (£133,069 vs £114,757).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birtley prices grew faster — 29% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.8 offences per 1,000 people, Birtley is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Blaydon's 89.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birtley is violent-crime, while in Blaydon 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 Birtley: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Blaydon.
Birtley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birtley | Blaydon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Primary | 6 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blaydon enjoy 431.3 Mbps on average, while Birtley lags behind at 406.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Birtley and 92.1% in Blaydon. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Birtley and 83.7% in Blaydon.
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (431 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Birtley is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Blaydon's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Birtley and £1,103 in Blaydon. 69.2% of homes in Birtley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Blaydon.
Birtley has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birtley has a population of 13,840 while Blaydon has 14,237. Median household income is £28,058.3 in Birtley and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.5 in Birtley and 44.4 in Blaydon. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Birtley and 54.1% in Blaydon.
| Indicator | Birtley | Blaydon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 14,237 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058.3 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 28% |
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