Blaydon vs Burnopfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blaydon wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Burnopfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Burnopfield
£191,306
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Burnopfield
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Burnopfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Burnopfield
295.5
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Burnopfield
71
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Burnopfield
£27,952
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Burnopfield commands an average of £191,306, compared with £172,401 in Blaydon – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Burnopfield it is a flat at £81,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 16% pricier in Blaydon (£192,864 vs £166,774).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burnopfield prices grew faster — 37% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Burnopfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.4 per 1,000 versus 89.9 per 1,000 in Blaydon. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Burnopfield 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 EastFamilies may prefer Blaydon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Burnopfield. There are 5 schools in Blaydon and 1 in Burnopfield.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burnopfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Burnopfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 431.3 Mbps in Blaydon and 295.5 Mbps in Burnopfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 92.7% in Burnopfield. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 52.3% in Burnopfield.
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (431 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Burnopfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Blaydon averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,147 in Burnopfield. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Burnopfield.
Burnopfield has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,952 in Burnopfield and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.5 in Burnopfield. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Blaydon versus 60.2% in Burnopfield. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 52.7% in Burnopfield.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Burnopfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 3,769 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £27,952 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 27.4% |
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