Blaydon vs Prudhoe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blaydon is about 12% cheaper on average. Prudhoe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Prudhoe
£195,177
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Prudhoe
29.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Prudhoe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Prudhoe
376.9
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Prudhoe
70.8
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Prudhoe
£28,703
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Blaydon is £172,401, which is 12% less than Prudhoe at £195,177. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Prudhoe it is a flat at £120,475.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Prudhoe (£120,475 vs £78,577).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blaydon prices grew faster — 22% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 29 offences per 1,000 people, Prudhoe is the safer of the two – 210% lower than Blaydon's 89.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Prudhoe 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 100% in Prudhoe. Blaydon has 5 schools in total, while Prudhoe has 6.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Prudhoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Prudhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blaydon offers faster average downloads at 431.3 Mbps, compared to 376.9 Mbps in Prudhoe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 95.4% in Prudhoe. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 68% in Prudhoe.
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (431 vs 377 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Prudhoe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Blaydon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,240 in Prudhoe. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Prudhoe.
Prudhoe has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,702.5 in Prudhoe and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 46.1 in Prudhoe. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 53.2% in Prudhoe. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Blaydon versus 61.6% in Prudhoe.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Prudhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 9,756 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £28,702.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 29.4% |
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