Blaydon vs Durham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blaydon offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Durham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Durham
£224,118
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Durham
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Durham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Durham
347.6
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Durham
71.5
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Durham
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Blaydon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £172,401 versus £224,118 in Durham. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Durham it is a flat at £145,461.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Durham (£145,461 vs £78,577).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blaydon prices grew faster — 22% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.4 offences per 1,000 people, Durham is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Blaydon's 89.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Durham 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 EastSchool quality favours Blaydon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Durham.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Durham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Durham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 19 |
| Primary | 4 | 15 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blaydon enjoy 431.3 Mbps on average, while Durham lags behind at 347.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 95% in Durham. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 64.3% in Durham.
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (431 vs 348 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Durham is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Blaydon's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,191 in Durham. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Durham.
Durham has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blaydon has a population of 14,237 while Durham has 50,502. Median household income is £28,414 in Durham and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.7 in Durham. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 51.2% in Durham.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Durham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 50,502 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 26.7% |
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