Blaydon vs Crawcrook and Greenside
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crawcrook And Greenside wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Crawcrook And Greenside has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Crawcrook and Greenside
£164,178
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Crawcrook and Greenside
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Crawcrook and Greenside
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Crawcrook and Greenside
390.3
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Crawcrook and Greenside
70.6
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Crawcrook and Greenside
£27,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £164,178, Crawcrook And Greenside undercuts Blaydon (£172,401) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Crawcrook And Greenside it is a flat at £102,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Crawcrook And Greenside (£102,500 vs £78,577).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crawcrook And Greenside prices grew faster — 47% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Crawcrook And Greenside experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.8 per 1,000 versus 89.9 per 1,000 in Blaydon. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Crawcrook And Greenside 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 Crawcrook And Greenside, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crawcrook and Greenside School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blaydon averages 431.3 Mbps – ahead of Crawcrook And Greenside's 390.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 94.7% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 74.2% in Crawcrook And Greenside.
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (431 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Blaydon, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Crawcrook And Greenside. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,103 in Crawcrook And Greenside. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Crawcrook And Greenside.
Blaydon has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,490 in Blaydon and £27,490 in Crawcrook And Greenside. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.4 in Crawcrook And Greenside. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 54.1% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Blaydon versus 58% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Blaydon has a population of 14,237 and Crawcrook And Greenside has 7,881.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 7,881 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 28% |
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