Blaydon vs Chester-le-Street
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Blaydon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Chester Le Street has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Chester-le-Street
£184,121
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Chester-le-Street
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Chester-le-Street
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Chester-le-Street
406.6
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Chester-le-Street
71.8
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Chester-le-Street
£28,058
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Chester Le Street commands an average of £184,121, compared with £172,401 in Blaydon – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Chester Le Street it is a flat at £68,516.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Blaydon (£133,069 vs £114,757).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chester Le Street prices grew faster — 29% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastChester Le Street has a crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Blaydon at 89.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Chester Le Street 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 Chester Le Street. There are 5 schools in Blaydon and 8 in Chester Le Street.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chester-le-Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Chester-le-Street |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 8 |
| Primary | 4 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 431.3 Mbps in Blaydon and 406.6 Mbps in Chester Le Street. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 94.8% in Chester Le Street. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 78.4% in Chester Le Street.
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (431 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chester Le Street leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Blaydon averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,117 in Chester Le Street. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Chester Le Street.
Chester Le Street has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,058.3 in Chester Le Street and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.5 in Chester Le Street. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Blaydon versus 59.5% in Chester Le Street. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 52.4% in Chester Le Street.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Chester-le-Street |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 23,554 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £28,058.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 59.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 26.4% |
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