Blaydon vs Brandon (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blaydon is about 22% cheaper on average. Blaydon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Brandon (County Durham)
£220,636
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Brandon (County Durham)
118.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Brandon (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Brandon (County Durham)
171.3
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Brandon (County Durham)
71.5
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Brandon (County Durham)
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Blaydon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £172,401 versus £220,636 in Brandon (county Durham). The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Brandon (county Durham) it is a flat at £96,778.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Brandon (county Durham) (£178,647 vs £133,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brandon (county Durham) prices grew faster — 40% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Blaydon (89.9 per 1,000) compared to Brandon (county Durham) (118 per 1,000), a 31% difference. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Brandon (county Durham) 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 100% in Brandon (county Durham).
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brandon (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Brandon (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blaydon enjoy 431.3 Mbps on average, while Brandon (county Durham) lags behind at 171.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 87.9% in Brandon (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 23.6% in Brandon (county Durham).
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 152% on average download speed (431 vs 171 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brandon (county Durham) is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Blaydon's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,191 in Brandon (county Durham). 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Brandon (county Durham).
Brandon (county Durham) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blaydon has a population of 14,237 while Brandon (county Durham) has 9,508. Median household income is £28,414 in Brandon (county Durham) and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.7 in Brandon (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 51.2% in Brandon (county Durham).
| Indicator | Blaydon | Brandon (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 9,508 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 26.7% |
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