Blaydon vs Whitburn (South Tyneside)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blaydon is about 1% cheaper on average. Blaydon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Whitburn (South Tyneside)
£173,725
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Whitburn (South Tyneside)
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Whitburn (South Tyneside)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Whitburn (South Tyneside)
361
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Whitburn (South Tyneside)
71.8
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Whitburn (South Tyneside)
£27,918
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Blaydon is £172,401, which is 1% less than Whitburn (south Tyneside) at £173,725. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Whitburn (south Tyneside) it is a flat at £79,952.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Blaydon (£192,864 vs £172,791).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Whitburn (south Tyneside) prices grew faster — 24% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.9 offences per 1,000 people, Blaydon is the safer of the two – 9% lower than Whitburn (south Tyneside)'s 98.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Whitburn (south Tyneside) 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 Whitburn (south Tyneside). Blaydon has 5 schools in total, while Whitburn (south Tyneside) has 3.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitburn (South Tyneside) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Whitburn (South Tyneside) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blaydon offers faster average downloads at 431.3 Mbps, compared to 361.0 Mbps in Whitburn (south Tyneside). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 97.6% in Whitburn (south Tyneside). Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 66.4% in Whitburn (south Tyneside).
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (431 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Whitburn (south Tyneside) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Blaydon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,070 in Whitburn (south Tyneside). 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.7% in Whitburn (south Tyneside).
Whitburn (south Tyneside) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.7% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,917.5 in Whitburn (south Tyneside) and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.5 in Whitburn (south Tyneside). Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 51.6% in Whitburn (south Tyneside). Owner-occupancy is 58% in Blaydon versus 57.4% in Whitburn (south Tyneside).
| Indicator | Blaydon | Whitburn (South Tyneside) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 5,082 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £27,917.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 51.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 57.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 25.4% |
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