Blyth (Northumberland) vs Cramlington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Blyth (northumberland) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Cramlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blyth (northumberland) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Blyth (Northumberland)

£162,107

Cramlington

£214,126

Crime Rate

Blyth (Northumberland)

71.5

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Cramlington

71.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blyth (Northumberland)

88.9%

Cramlington

88.9%

Avg Download Speed

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Blyth (Northumberland)

473.8

Cramlington

446.5

EPC Rating

Blyth (Northumberland)

70.9

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Cramlington

Median Income

Blyth (Northumberland)

£29,915

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Cramlington

£30,205

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North East

At £162,107, Blyth (northumberland) undercuts Cramlington (£214,126) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blyth (northumberland) is a flat at £71,630, while in Cramlington it is a flat at £77,665.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Cramlington (£151,488 vs £119,606).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Blyth (northumberland) prices grew faster — 19% vs -7%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North East

Cramlington has a crime rate of 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Blyth (northumberland) at 71.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blyth (northumberland) is violent-crime, while in Cramlington 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 East

Of the 9 schools in Blyth (northumberland), 88.9% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cramlington, which has 10 schools, the figure is 88.9%.

Blyth (Northumberland) School Inspection Breakdown

88.9% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Cramlington School Inspection Breakdown

88.9% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Blyth (Northumberland)	Cramlington
Total Schools	9	10
Primary	7	9
Secondary	2	1
% Top two bands	88.9%	88.9%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Blyth (northumberland) averages 473.8 Mbps – ahead of Cramlington's 446.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Blyth (northumberland) and 98.2% in Cramlington. Gigabit availability stands at 93.3% in Blyth (northumberland) and 86.3% in Cramlington.

Blyth (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (474 vs 447 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Cramlington, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Blyth (northumberland). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Blyth (northumberland) and £1,236 in Cramlington. 65.6% of homes in Blyth (northumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Cramlington.

Cramlington has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,204.5 in Cramlington and £29,915 in Blyth (northumberland). The median age is 47.9 in Blyth (northumberland) and 46.2 in Cramlington. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Blyth (northumberland) and 54.5% in Cramlington. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Blyth (northumberland) versus 64.5% in Cramlington. Blyth (northumberland) has a population of 39,731 and Cramlington has 28,533.

Indicator	Blyth (Northumberland)	Cramlington
Population	39,731	28,533
Median Age	47.9	46.2
Median Household Income	£29,915	£30,204.5
Employment Rate	52.4%	54.5%
Owner Occupied	65.2%	64.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%	31.8%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blyth (northumberland) and Cramlington?

Blyth (northumberland) and Cramlington are approximately 3.5 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blyth (northumberland) or Cramlington?

Blyth (northumberland) is cheaper, with an average house price of £162,107.

Is Blyth (northumberland) or Cramlington safer?

Cramlington has the lower crime rate at 71.4 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Blyth (northumberland) or Cramlington?

Blyth (northumberland) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 88.9%.

Which has faster broadband, Blyth (northumberland) or Cramlington?

Blyth (northumberland) has faster average broadband at 473.8 Mbps.

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