Blaydon vs Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ushaw Moor And Bearpark offers lower property prices by roughly 19%. Ushaw Moor And Bearpark has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
£144,512
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
40.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
171.3
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
71.5
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Ushaw Moor And Bearpark more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £144,512 versus £172,401 in Blaydon. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark it is a terraced at £121,555.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 57% pricier in Blaydon (£192,864 vs £123,102).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ushaw Moor And Bearpark prices grew faster — 23% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark (89.2 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 Ushaw Moor And Bearpark 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 40% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark School Inspection Breakdown
40% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Ushaw Moor and Bearpark |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 40% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blaydon enjoy 431.3 Mbps on average, while Ushaw Moor And Bearpark lags behind at 171.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 87.9% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 23.6% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark.
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 152% on average download speed (431 vs 171 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Blaydon's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,191 in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark.
Ushaw Moor And Bearpark has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blaydon has a population of 14,237 while Ushaw Moor And Bearpark has 6,483. Median household income is £28,414 in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.7 in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 51.2% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Ushaw Moor and Bearpark |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 6,483 |
| 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% |
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