Blaydon vs Wideopen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blaydon is about 24% cheaper on average. Wideopen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Wideopen
£226,138
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Wideopen
82.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Wideopen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Wideopen
384.8
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Wideopen
72.1
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Wideopen
£29,890
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Blaydon is £172,401, which is 24% less than Wideopen at £226,138. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Wideopen it is a flat at £130,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Wideopen (£130,125 vs £78,577).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blaydon prices grew faster — 22% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Wideopen (82.1 per 1,000) compared to Blaydon (89.9 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Wideopen 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 Wideopen. Blaydon has 5 schools in total, while Wideopen has 2.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wideopen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Wideopen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blaydon offers faster average downloads at 431.3 Mbps, compared to 384.8 Mbps in Wideopen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 92.8% in Wideopen. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 72.6% in Wideopen.
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (431 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Wideopen are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.1 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Blaydon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,189 in Wideopen. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Wideopen.
Wideopen has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,889.7 in Wideopen and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 43.9 in Wideopen. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 53.1% in Wideopen. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Blaydon versus 59.4% in Wideopen.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Wideopen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 5,155 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £29,889.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 59.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 32.7% |
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