Birtley vs Jarrow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Jarrow is about 17% 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
Jarrow
£157,293
Crime Rate
Birtley
89.8
Jarrow
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birtley
100.0%
Jarrow
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Birtley
406.6
Jarrow
448.3
EPC Rating
Birtley
71.8
Jarrow
70.3
Median Income
Birtley
£28,058
Jarrow
£27,564
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Jarrow is £157,293, which is 17% less than Birtley at £184,121. The most affordable entry point in Birtley is a flat at £68,516, while in Jarrow it is a flat at £69,415.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Jarrow (£146,092 vs £114,757).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Jarrow prices grew faster — 34% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Birtley (89.8 per 1,000) compared to Jarrow (98.4 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Birtley is violent-crime, while in Jarrow 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 90.9% in Jarrow. Birtley has 7 schools in total, while Jarrow has 15.
Birtley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Jarrow School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 15 schools (14 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birtley | Jarrow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 15 |
| Primary | 6 | 14 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Jarrow offers faster average downloads at 448.3 Mbps, compared to 406.6 Mbps in Birtley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Birtley and 95% in Jarrow. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Birtley and 88.2% in Jarrow.
Jarrow is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (448 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Birtley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Jarrow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Birtley and £1,083 in Jarrow. 69.2% of homes in Birtley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Jarrow.
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 Jarrow. The median age is 44.5 in Birtley and 44.7 in Jarrow. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Birtley and 51.5% in Jarrow. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Birtley versus 56.6% in Jarrow.
| Indicator | Birtley | Jarrow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 29,259 |
| 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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