Cleadon vs Dudley (North Tyneside)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Dudley (north Tyneside) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. Dudley (north Tyneside) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cleadon
£289,961
Dudley (North Tyneside)
£224,058
Crime Rate
Cleadon
98.3
Dudley (North Tyneside)
82.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleadon
100.0%
Dudley (North Tyneside)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cleadon
361
Dudley (North Tyneside)
446.5
EPC Rating
Cleadon
71.8
Dudley (North Tyneside)
72
Median Income
Cleadon
£27,918
Dudley (North Tyneside)
£30,205
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £224,058, Dudley (north Tyneside) undercuts Cleadon (£289,961) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cleadon is a flat at £88,151, while in Dudley (north Tyneside) it is a flat at £110,239.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 91% pricier in Cleadon (£397,598 vs £208,614).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dudley (north Tyneside) prices grew faster — 29% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastDudley (north Tyneside) has a crime rate of 82.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19% lower than Cleadon at 98.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cleadon is violent-crime, while in Dudley (north 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 EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Cleadon and Dudley (north Tyneside). Cleadon has 1 schools and Dudley (north Tyneside) has 1 schools.
Cleadon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dudley (North Tyneside) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cleadon | Dudley (North Tyneside) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Dudley (north Tyneside) averages 446.5 Mbps – ahead of Cleadon's 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Cleadon and 98.2% in Dudley (north Tyneside). Gigabit availability stands at 66.4% in Cleadon and 86.3% in Dudley (north Tyneside).
Dudley (north Tyneside) is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (447 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Dudley (north Tyneside) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Cleadon averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,070 in Cleadon and £1,236 in Dudley (north Tyneside). 69.7% of homes in Cleadon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Dudley (north Tyneside).
Cleadon has more energy-efficient housing — 69.7% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Dudley (north Tyneside) and £27,917.5 in Cleadon. The median age is 44.5 in Cleadon and 46.2 in Dudley (north Tyneside). Owner-occupancy is 57.4% in Cleadon versus 64.5% in Dudley (north Tyneside). Employment rates stand at 51.6% in Cleadon and 54.5% in Dudley (north Tyneside).
| Indicator | Cleadon | Dudley (North Tyneside) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,599 | 4,799 |
| 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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