Blaydon vs Wallsend
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wallsend wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Wallsend has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Wallsend
£169,921
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Wallsend
82.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Wallsend
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Wallsend
460.9
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Wallsend
73.1
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Wallsend
£30,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £169,921, Wallsend undercuts Blaydon (£172,401) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Wallsend it is a flat at £82,865.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 9% pricier in Wallsend (£146,703 vs £133,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blaydon prices grew faster — 22% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Wallsend experience less crime overall, with a rate of 82.2 per 1,000 versus 89.9 per 1,000 in Blaydon. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Wallsend 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 Wallsend, which has 14 schools, the figure is 81.8%.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wallsend School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Wallsend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 14 |
| Primary | 4 | 12 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Wallsend averages 460.9 Mbps – ahead of Blaydon's 431.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 98.4% in Wallsend. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 90.7% in Wallsend.
Wallsend is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (461 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Wallsend, scoring 73.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Blaydon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,094 in Wallsend. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Wallsend.
Wallsend has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,494 in Wallsend and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.6 in Wallsend. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 56.7% in Wallsend. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Blaydon versus 63.7% in Wallsend. Blaydon has a population of 14,237 and Wallsend has 45,351.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Wallsend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 45,351 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £30,494 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 63.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 32.9% |
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