Cleadon vs Cramlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cramlington is about 35% cheaper on average. Cramlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleadon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleadon
£289,961
Cramlington
£214,126
Crime Rate
Cleadon
98.3
Cramlington
71.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleadon
100.0%
Cramlington
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Cleadon
361
Cramlington
446.5
EPC Rating
Cleadon
71.8
Cramlington
72
Median Income
Cleadon
£27,918
Cramlington
£30,205
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Cramlington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £214,126 versus £289,961 in Cleadon. The most affordable entry point in Cleadon is a flat at £88,151, while in Cramlington it is a flat at £77,665.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 118% pricier in Cleadon (£397,598 vs £182,346).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleadon prices grew faster — 1% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 71.4 offences per 1,000 people, Cramlington is the safer of the two – 38% lower than Cleadon's 98.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cleadon 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 EastSchool quality favours Cleadon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88.9% in Cramlington.
Cleadon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Cleadon | Cramlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cramlington enjoy 446.5 Mbps on average, while Cleadon lags behind at 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Cleadon and 98.2% in Cramlington. Gigabit availability stands at 66.4% in Cleadon and 86.3% in Cramlington.
Cramlington is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (447 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cramlington is band C (score 72), ahead of Cleadon's band C (score 71.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,070 in Cleadon and £1,236 in Cramlington. 69.7% of homes in Cleadon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Cramlington.
Cleadon has more energy-efficient housing — 69.7% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cleadon has a population of 4,599 while Cramlington has 28,533. Median household income is £30,204.5 in Cramlington and £27,917.5 in Cleadon. The median age is 44.5 in Cleadon and 46.2 in Cramlington. Employment rates stand at 51.6% in Cleadon and 54.5% in Cramlington.
| Indicator | Cleadon | Cramlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,599 | 28,533 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,917.5 | £30,204.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.6% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% | 64.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 31.8% |
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