Blaydon vs Blyth (Northumberland)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blyth (northumberland) is about 6% cheaper on average. Blyth (northumberland) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Blyth (Northumberland)
£162,107
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Blyth (Northumberland)
71.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Blyth (Northumberland)
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Blyth (Northumberland)
473.8
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Blyth (Northumberland)
70.9
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Blyth (Northumberland)
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Blyth (northumberland) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £162,107 versus £172,401 in Blaydon. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Blyth (northumberland) it is a flat at £71,630.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 26% pricier in Blaydon (£192,864 vs £153,673).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blaydon prices grew faster — 22% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Blyth (northumberland) (71.5 per 1,000) compared to Blaydon (89.9 per 1,000), a 26% difference. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Blyth (northumberland) 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 Blaydon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88.9% in Blyth (northumberland).
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blyth (Northumberland) School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Blyth (Northumberland) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 9 |
| Primary | 4 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blyth (northumberland) enjoy 473.8 Mbps on average, while Blaydon lags behind at 431.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 98.8% in Blyth (northumberland). Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 93.3% in Blyth (northumberland).
Blyth (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (474 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Blyth (northumberland) is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Blaydon's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,377 in Blyth (northumberland). 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Blyth (northumberland).
Blyth (northumberland) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blaydon has a population of 14,237 while Blyth (northumberland) has 39,731. Median household income is £29,915 in Blyth (northumberland) and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 47.9 in Blyth (northumberland). Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 52.4% in Blyth (northumberland).
| Indicator | Blaydon | Blyth (Northumberland) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 39,731 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £29,915 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 30.7% |
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