Birtley vs Hebburn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hebburn wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Birtley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birtley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birtley
£184,121
Hebburn
£175,771
Crime Rate
Birtley
89.8
Hebburn
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birtley
100.0%
Hebburn
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Birtley
406.6
Hebburn
457.4
EPC Rating
Birtley
71.8
Hebburn
70.3
Median Income
Birtley
£28,058
Hebburn
£27,564
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £175,771, Hebburn undercuts Birtley (£184,121) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Birtley is a flat at £68,516, while in Hebburn it is a flat at £79,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Hebburn (£146,843 vs £114,757).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birtley prices grew faster — 29% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Birtley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.8 per 1,000 versus 98.4 per 1,000 in Hebburn. The most common crime category in Birtley is violent-crime, while in Hebburn 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 Hebburn, which has 8 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Birtley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hebburn School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birtley | Hebburn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 8 |
| Primary | 6 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hebburn averages 457.4 Mbps – ahead of Birtley's 406.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Birtley and 96.7% in Hebburn. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Birtley and 90.4% in Hebburn.
Hebburn is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (457 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Birtley, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Hebburn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Birtley and £1,083 in Hebburn. 69.2% of homes in Birtley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Hebburn.
Birtley has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,058.3 in Birtley and £27,564 in Hebburn. The median age is 44.5 in Birtley and 44.7 in Hebburn. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Birtley and 51.5% in Hebburn. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Birtley versus 56.6% in Hebburn. Birtley has a population of 13,840 and Hebburn has 21,341.
| Indicator | Birtley | Hebburn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 21,341 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058.3 | £27,564 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 56.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 26.1% |
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