Blaydon vs Fence Houses
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Fence Houses is about 77% 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
Fence Houses
£97,500
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Fence Houses
94.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Fence Houses
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Fence Houses
455.9
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Fence Houses
72.4
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Fence Houses
£28,343
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Fence Houses more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £97,500 versus £172,401 in Blaydon. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Fence Houses it is a semi-detached at £97,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 98% pricier in Blaydon (£192,864 vs £97,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 7 years, Blaydon prices grew faster — 22% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.9 offences per 1,000 people, Blaydon is the safer of the two – 5% lower than Fence Houses's 94.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Fence Houses 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 Fence Houses.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fence Houses School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Fence Houses |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fence Houses enjoy 455.9 Mbps on average, while Blaydon lags behind at 431.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 96.4% in Fence Houses. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 89.1% in Fence Houses.
Fence Houses is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (456 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fence Houses is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Blaydon's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,124 in Fence Houses. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Fence Houses.
Fence Houses has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blaydon has a population of 14,237 while Fence Houses has 6,945. Median household income is £28,342.5 in Fence Houses and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.5 in Fence Houses. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 51.5% in Fence Houses.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Fence Houses |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 6,945 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £28,342.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 25.6% |
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