Birtley vs Cleadon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Birtley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Birtley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birtley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birtley
£184,121
Cleadon
£289,961
Crime Rate
Birtley
89.8
Cleadon
98.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birtley
100.0%
Cleadon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birtley
406.6
Cleadon
361
EPC Rating
Birtley
71.8
Cleadon
71.8
Median Income
Birtley
£28,058
Cleadon
£27,918
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Cleadon commands an average of £289,961, compared with £184,121 in Birtley – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Birtley is a flat at £68,516, while in Cleadon it is a flat at £88,151.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 52% pricier in Cleadon (£397,598 vs £189,116).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birtley prices grew faster — 29% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBirtley has a crime rate of 89.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Cleadon at 98.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birtley is violent-crime, while in Cleadon 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 EastFamilies may prefer Birtley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cleadon. There are 7 schools in Birtley and 1 in Cleadon.
Birtley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cleadon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birtley | Cleadon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 406.6 Mbps in Birtley and 361.0 Mbps in Cleadon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Birtley and 97.6% in Cleadon. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Birtley and 66.4% in Cleadon.
Birtley is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (407 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Birtley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Cleadon averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Birtley and £1,070 in Cleadon. 69.2% of homes in Birtley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.7% in Cleadon.
Cleadon has more energy-efficient housing — 69.7% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,058.3 in Birtley and £27,917.5 in Cleadon. The median age is 44.5 in Birtley and 44.5 in Cleadon. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Birtley versus 57.4% in Cleadon. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Birtley and 51.6% in Cleadon.
| Indicator | Birtley | Cleadon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 4,599 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058.3 | £27,917.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 51.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 57.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 25.4% |
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