Blaydon vs Shiney Row and Penshaw
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Shiney Row And Penshaw is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Blaydon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Shiney Row and Penshaw
£157,342
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Shiney Row and Penshaw
94.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Shiney Row and Penshaw
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Shiney Row and Penshaw
455.9
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Shiney Row and Penshaw
72.4
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Shiney Row and Penshaw
£28,343
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £157,342, Shiney Row And Penshaw undercuts Blaydon (£172,401) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Shiney Row And Penshaw it is a flat at £77,498.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Blaydon (£192,864 vs £152,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Shiney Row And Penshaw prices grew faster — 29% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBlaydon has a crime rate of 89.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% lower than Shiney Row And Penshaw at 94.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Shiney Row And Penshaw 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 Shiney Row And Penshaw, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shiney Row and Penshaw School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Shiney Row and Penshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Shiney Row And Penshaw averages 455.9 Mbps – ahead of Blaydon's 431.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 96.4% in Shiney Row And Penshaw. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 89.1% in Shiney Row And Penshaw.
Shiney Row And Penshaw is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (456 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Shiney Row And Penshaw leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Blaydon averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,124 in Shiney Row And Penshaw. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Shiney Row And Penshaw.
Shiney Row And Penshaw has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,342.5 in Shiney Row And Penshaw and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.5 in Shiney Row And Penshaw. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Blaydon versus 60.3% in Shiney Row And Penshaw. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 51.5% in Shiney Row And Penshaw.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Shiney Row and Penshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 14,561 |
| 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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