Blaydon vs Consett
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Blaydon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Consett has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Consett
£173,763
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Consett
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Consett
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Consett
295.2
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Consett
71.2
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Consett
£29,165
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Consett commands an average of £173,763, compared with £172,401 in Blaydon – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Consett it is a flat at £76,870.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 31% pricier in Blaydon (£192,864 vs £146,725).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Consett prices grew faster — 33% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastConsett 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 Consett 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 Consett. There are 5 schools in Blaydon and 11 in Consett.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Consett School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Consett |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 11 |
| Primary | 4 | 10 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 431.3 Mbps in Blaydon and 295.2 Mbps in Consett. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 84.5% in Consett. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 52% in Consett.
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (431 vs 295 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Consett, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Blaydon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,284 in Consett. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67% in Consett.
Consett has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,164.5 in Consett and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 46.3 in Consett. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 51.8% in Consett. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Blaydon versus 63.9% in Consett. Blaydon has a population of 14,237 and Consett has 29,874.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Consett |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 29,874 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £29,164.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 28.7% |
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