Blaydon vs East Boldon and West Boldon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blaydon is about 33% cheaper on average. Blaydon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
East Boldon and West Boldon
£256,682
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
East Boldon and West Boldon
98.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
East Boldon and West Boldon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
East Boldon and West Boldon
384.4
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
East Boldon and West Boldon
71.8
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
East Boldon and West Boldon
£27,918
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Blaydon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £172,401 versus £256,682 in East Boldon And West Boldon. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in East Boldon And West Boldon it is a flat at £115,812.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 47% pricier in East Boldon And West Boldon (£249,052 vs £133,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blaydon prices grew faster — 22% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.9 offences per 1,000 people, Blaydon is the safer of the two – 9% lower than East Boldon And West Boldon's 98.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in East Boldon And West Boldon 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 East Boldon And West Boldon.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Boldon and West Boldon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | East Boldon and West Boldon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blaydon enjoy 431.3 Mbps on average, while East Boldon And West Boldon lags behind at 384.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 92.9% in East Boldon And West Boldon. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 73.6% in East Boldon And West Boldon.
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (431 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in East Boldon And West Boldon is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Blaydon's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,070 in East Boldon And West Boldon. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.7% in East Boldon And West Boldon.
East Boldon And West Boldon has more energy-efficient housing — 69.7% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blaydon has a population of 14,237 while East Boldon And West Boldon has 6,795. Median household income is £27,917.5 in East Boldon And West Boldon and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.5 in East Boldon And West Boldon. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 51.6% in East Boldon And West Boldon.
| Indicator | Blaydon | East Boldon and West Boldon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 6,795 |
| 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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