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Blyth (Northumberland) vs Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Newbiggin By The Sea is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Newbiggin By The Sea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newbiggin By The Sea edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Blyth (Northumberland)

£162,107

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

£142,540

Crime Rate

Blyth (Northumberland)

71.5

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

71.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blyth (Northumberland)

88.9%

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Blyth (Northumberland)

473.8

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

490.9

EPC Rating

Blyth (Northumberland)

70.9

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

70.9

Median Income

Blyth (Northumberland)

£29,915

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

£29,915

Property in Blyth (northumberland) commands an average of £162,107, compared with £142,540 in Newbiggin By The Sea – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Blyth (northumberland) is a flat at £71,630, while in Newbiggin By The Sea it is a terraced at £135,888.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Blyth (northumberland) (£283,058 vs £234,100).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Newbiggin By The Sea prices grew faster — 60% vs 19%.

Newbiggin By The Sea 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 Newbiggin By The Sea it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Newbiggin By The Sea, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.9% in Blyth (northumberland). There are 9 schools in Blyth (northumberland) and 1 in Newbiggin By The Sea.

Blyth (Northumberland) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBlyth (Northumberland)Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Total Schools91
Primary71
Secondary20
% Top two bands88.9%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 490.9 Mbps in Newbiggin By The Sea and 473.8 Mbps in Blyth (northumberland). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Blyth (northumberland) and 99.9% in Newbiggin By The Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 93.3% in Blyth (northumberland) and 97.7% in Newbiggin By The Sea.

Newbiggin By The Sea is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (491 vs 474 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Blyth (northumberland) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Newbiggin By The Sea averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Blyth (northumberland) and £1,377 in Newbiggin By The Sea. 65.6% of homes in Blyth (northumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Newbiggin By The Sea.

Blyth (northumberland) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,915 in Blyth (northumberland) and £29,915 in Newbiggin By The Sea. The median age is 47.9 in Blyth (northumberland) and 47.9 in Newbiggin By The Sea. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Blyth (northumberland) versus 65.2% in Newbiggin By The Sea. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Blyth (northumberland) and 52.4% in Newbiggin By The Sea.

IndicatorBlyth (Northumberland)Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Population39,7315,951
Median Age47.947.9
Median Household Income£29,915£29,915
Employment Rate52.4%52.4%
Owner Occupied65.2%65.2%
Degree-Level Qualified30.7%30.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blyth (northumberland) and Newbiggin By The Sea?
Blyth (northumberland) and Newbiggin By The Sea are approximately 4.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blyth (northumberland) or Newbiggin By The Sea?
Newbiggin By The Sea is cheaper, with an average house price of £142,540.
Is Blyth (northumberland) or Newbiggin By The Sea safer?
Newbiggin By The Sea has the lower crime rate at 71.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blyth (northumberland) or Newbiggin By The Sea?
Newbiggin By The Sea has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Blyth (northumberland) or Newbiggin By The Sea?
Newbiggin By The Sea has faster average broadband at 490.9 Mbps.

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