Blaydon vs Jarrow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Jarrow offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Blaydon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Jarrow
£157,293
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Jarrow
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Jarrow
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Jarrow
448.3
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Jarrow
70.3
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Jarrow
£27,564
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Jarrow more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £157,293 versus £172,401 in Blaydon. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Jarrow it is a flat at £69,415.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Blaydon (£302,301 vs £266,608).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Jarrow prices grew faster — 34% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Blaydon (89.9 per 1,000) compared to Jarrow (98.4 per 1,000), a 9% difference. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Jarrow 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 90.9% in Jarrow.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Jarrow School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 15 schools (14 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Jarrow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 15 |
| Primary | 4 | 14 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Jarrow enjoy 448.3 Mbps on average, while Blaydon lags behind at 431.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 95% in Jarrow. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 88.2% in Jarrow.
Jarrow is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (448 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Blaydon is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Jarrow's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,083 in Jarrow. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Jarrow.
Jarrow has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blaydon has a population of 14,237 while Jarrow has 29,259. Median household income is £27,564 in Jarrow and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.7 in Jarrow. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 51.5% in Jarrow.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Jarrow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 29,259 |
| 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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