Birtley vs Cramlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Birtley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Cramlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birtley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birtley
£184,121
Cramlington
£214,126
Crime Rate
Birtley
89.8
Cramlington
71.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birtley
100.0%
Cramlington
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Birtley
406.6
Cramlington
446.5
EPC Rating
Birtley
71.8
Cramlington
72
Median Income
Birtley
£28,058
Cramlington
£30,205
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £184,121, Birtley undercuts Cramlington (£214,126) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Birtley is a flat at £68,516, while in Cramlington it is a flat at £77,665.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Cramlington (£151,488 vs £114,757).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birtley prices grew faster — 29% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCramlington has a crime rate of 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than Birtley at 89.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birtley is violent-crime, while in Cramlington 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 7 schools in Birtley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cramlington, which has 10 schools, the figure is 88.9%.
Birtley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cramlington School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birtley | Cramlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 10 |
| Primary | 6 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cramlington averages 446.5 Mbps – ahead of Birtley's 406.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Birtley and 98.2% in Cramlington. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Birtley and 86.3% in Cramlington.
Cramlington is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (447 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cramlington, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.8 (band C) in Birtley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Birtley and £1,236 in Cramlington. 69.2% of homes in Birtley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Cramlington.
Birtley has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Cramlington and £28,058.3 in Birtley. The median age is 44.5 in Birtley and 46.2 in Cramlington. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Birtley and 54.5% in Cramlington. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Birtley versus 64.5% in Cramlington. Birtley has a population of 13,840 and Cramlington has 28,533.
| Indicator | Birtley | Cramlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 28,533 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058.3 | £30,204.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 64.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 31.8% |
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