Blaydon vs Cramlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blaydon wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Cramlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Cramlington
£214,126
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Cramlington
71.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Cramlington
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Cramlington
446.5
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Cramlington
72
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Cramlington
£30,205
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Cramlington commands an average of £214,126, compared with £172,401 in Blaydon – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Cramlington it is a flat at £77,665.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Cramlington (£151,488 vs £133,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blaydon prices grew faster — 22% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Cramlington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 71.4 per 1,000 versus 89.9 per 1,000 in Blaydon. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Cramlington 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 88.9% in Cramlington. There are 5 schools in Blaydon and 10 in Cramlington.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cramlington School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Cramlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 10 |
| Primary | 4 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.5 Mbps in Cramlington and 431.3 Mbps in Blaydon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 98.2% in Cramlington. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 86.3% in Cramlington.
Cramlington is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (447 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cramlington, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Blaydon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,236 in Cramlington. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Cramlington.
Cramlington has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Cramlington and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 46.2 in Cramlington. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 54.5% in Cramlington. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Blaydon versus 64.5% in Cramlington. Blaydon has a population of 14,237 and Cramlington has 28,533.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Cramlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 28,533 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £30,204.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 64.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 31.8% |
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