Blaydon vs Langley Park
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blaydon is about 21% cheaper on average. Langley Park has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Langley Park
£219,245
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Langley Park
89.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Langley Park
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Langley Park
171.3
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Langley Park
71.5
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Langley Park
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Blaydon is £172,401, which is 21% less than Langley Park at £219,245. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Langley Park it is a flat at £56,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Blaydon (£78,577 vs £56,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langley Park prices grew faster — 116% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Langley Park (89.3 per 1,000) compared to Blaydon (89.9 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Langley Park 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 EastBlaydon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Langley Park. Blaydon has 5 schools in total, while Langley Park has 1.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Langley Park School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Langley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blaydon offers faster average downloads at 431.3 Mbps, compared to 171.3 Mbps in Langley Park. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 87.9% in Langley Park. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 23.6% in Langley Park.
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 152% on average download speed (431 vs 171 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Langley Park are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Blaydon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,191 in Langley Park. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Langley Park.
Langley Park has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Langley Park and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.7 in Langley Park. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 51.2% in Langley Park. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Blaydon versus 62.5% in Langley Park.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Langley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 4,031 |
| 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% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Blaydon and Langley Park?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blaydon or Langley Park?
Is Blaydon or Langley Park safer?
Which has better schools, Blaydon or Langley Park?
Which has faster broadband, Blaydon or Langley Park?
Keep exploring