Birtley vs East Boldon and West Boldon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Birtley offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Birtley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birtley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birtley
£184,121
East Boldon and West Boldon
£256,682
Crime Rate
Birtley
89.8
East Boldon and West Boldon
98.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birtley
100.0%
East Boldon and West Boldon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birtley
406.6
East Boldon and West Boldon
384.4
EPC Rating
Birtley
71.8
East Boldon and West Boldon
71.8
Median Income
Birtley
£28,058
East Boldon and West Boldon
£27,918
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Birtley is £184,121, which is 28% less than East Boldon And West Boldon at £256,682. The most affordable entry point in Birtley is a flat at £68,516, while in East Boldon And West Boldon it is a flat at £115,812.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 54% pricier in East Boldon And West Boldon (£249,052 vs £114,757).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birtley prices grew faster — 29% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.8 offences per 1,000 people, Birtley is the safer of the two – 9% lower than East Boldon And West Boldon's 98.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birtley is violent-crime, while in East Boldon And West Boldon 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 EastBirtley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in East Boldon And West Boldon. Birtley has 7 schools in total, while East Boldon And West Boldon has 3.
Birtley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Boldon and West Boldon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birtley | East Boldon and West Boldon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 3 |
| Primary | 6 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birtley offers faster average downloads at 406.6 Mbps, compared to 384.4 Mbps in East Boldon And West Boldon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Birtley and 92.9% in East Boldon And West Boldon. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Birtley and 73.6% in East Boldon And West Boldon.
Birtley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (407 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Birtley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.8 (band C) in East Boldon And West Boldon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Birtley and £1,070 in East Boldon And West Boldon. 69.2% of homes in Birtley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.7% in East Boldon And West Boldon.
East Boldon And West Boldon 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 East Boldon And West Boldon. The median age is 44.5 in Birtley and 44.5 in East Boldon And West Boldon. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Birtley and 51.6% in East Boldon And West Boldon. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Birtley versus 57.4% in East Boldon And West Boldon.
| Indicator | Birtley | East Boldon and West Boldon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 6,795 |
| 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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