Town comparison
Birtley vs Langley Park
Which is better to live in? 7.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Birtley is about 16% cheaper on average. Langley Park has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birtley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birtley
£184,121
Langley Park
£219,245
Crime Rate
Birtley
89.8
Langley Park
89.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birtley
100.0%
Langley Park
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birtley
406.6
Langley Park
171.3
EPC Rating
Birtley
71.8
Langley Park
71.5
Median Income
Birtley
£28,058
Langley Park
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Birtley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £184,121 versus £219,245 in Langley Park. The most affordable entry point in Birtley is a flat at £68,516, while in Langley Park it is a flat at £56,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 34% pricier in Birtley (£189,116 vs £141,518).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langley Park prices grew faster — 116% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.3 offences per 1,000 people, Langley Park is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Birtley's 89.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birtley is violent-crime, while in Langley Park 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 EastSchool quality favours Birtley: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Langley Park.
Birtley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Langley Park School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birtley | Langley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Birtley enjoy 406.6 Mbps on average, while Langley Park lags behind at 171.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Birtley and 87.9% in Langley Park. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Birtley and 23.6% in Langley Park.
Birtley is the faster of the two by 137% on average download speed (407 vs 171 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Birtley is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Langley Park's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Birtley and £1,191 in Langley Park. 69.2% of homes in Birtley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Langley Park.
Birtley has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birtley has a population of 13,840 while Langley Park has 4,031. Median household income is £28,414 in Langley Park and £28,058.3 in Birtley. The median age is 44.5 in Birtley and 44.7 in Langley Park. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Birtley and 51.2% in Langley Park.
| Indicator | Birtley | Langley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 4,031 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058.3 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 26.7% |
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