Blaydon vs Hebburn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Blaydon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Blaydon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Hebburn
£175,771
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Hebburn
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Hebburn
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Hebburn
457.4
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Hebburn
70.3
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Hebburn
£27,564
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £172,401, Blaydon undercuts Hebburn (£175,771) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Hebburn it is a flat at £79,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 9% pricier in Hebburn (£146,843 vs £133,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hebburn prices grew faster — 25% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBlaydon has a crime rate of 89.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Hebburn at 98.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Hebburn 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 Hebburn, which has 8 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hebburn School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Hebburn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 8 |
| Primary | 4 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hebburn averages 457.4 Mbps – ahead of Blaydon's 431.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 96.7% in Hebburn. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 90.4% in Hebburn.
Hebburn is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (457 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Blaydon, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Hebburn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,083 in Hebburn. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Hebburn.
Hebburn has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,564 in Hebburn and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.7 in Hebburn. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 51.5% in Hebburn. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Blaydon versus 56.6% in Hebburn. Blaydon has a population of 14,237 and Hebburn has 21,341.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Hebburn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 21,341 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £27,564 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 56.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 26.1% |
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