Blaydon vs Cleadon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blaydon wins on house prices with a 41% gap. Blaydon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Cleadon
£289,961
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Cleadon
98.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Cleadon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Cleadon
361
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Cleadon
71.8
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Cleadon
£27,918
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £172,401, Blaydon undercuts Cleadon (£289,961) by around 41% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Cleadon it is a flat at £88,151.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 51% pricier in Cleadon (£397,598 vs £192,864).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blaydon prices grew faster — 22% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Blaydon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.9 per 1,000 versus 98.3 per 1,000 in Cleadon. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Cleadon 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 EastOf the 5 schools in Blaydon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cleadon, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cleadon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Cleadon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blaydon averages 431.3 Mbps – ahead of Cleadon's 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 97.6% in Cleadon. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 66.4% in Cleadon.
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (431 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cleadon, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Blaydon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,070 in Cleadon. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.7% in Cleadon.
Cleadon has more energy-efficient housing — 69.7% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,917.5 in Cleadon and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.5 in Cleadon. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 51.6% in Cleadon. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Blaydon versus 57.4% in Cleadon. Blaydon has a population of 14,237 and Cleadon has 4,599.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Cleadon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 4,599 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £27,917.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 51.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 57.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 25.4% |
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