Cramlington vs Dudley (North Tyneside)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Cramlington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Cramlington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cramlington
£214,126
Dudley (North Tyneside)
£224,058
Crime Rate
Cramlington
71.4
Dudley (North Tyneside)
82.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cramlington
88.9%
Dudley (North Tyneside)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cramlington
446.5
Dudley (North Tyneside)
446.5
EPC Rating
Cramlington
72
Dudley (North Tyneside)
72
Median Income
Cramlington
£30,205
Dudley (North Tyneside)
£30,205
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £214,126, Cramlington undercuts Dudley (north Tyneside) (£224,058) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cramlington is a flat at £77,665, while in Dudley (north Tyneside) it is a flat at £110,239.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Dudley (north Tyneside) (£110,239 vs £77,665).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dudley (north Tyneside) prices grew faster — 29% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCramlington has a crime rate of 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16% lower than Dudley (north Tyneside) at 82.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cramlington 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 Cramlington and Dudley (north Tyneside). Cramlington has 10 schools and Dudley (north Tyneside) has 1 schools.
Cramlington School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dudley (North Tyneside) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cramlington | Dudley (North Tyneside) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 9 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cramlington averages 446.5 Mbps – ahead of Dudley (north Tyneside)'s 446.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cramlington and 98.2% in Dudley (north Tyneside). Gigabit availability stands at 86.3% in Cramlington and 86.3% in Dudley (north Tyneside).
Cramlington is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (447 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cramlington, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 72 (band C) in Dudley (north Tyneside). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Cramlington and £1,236 in Dudley (north Tyneside). 68.8% of homes in Cramlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Dudley (north Tyneside).
Cramlington has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Cramlington and £30,204.5 in Dudley (north Tyneside). The median age is 46.2 in Cramlington and 46.2 in Dudley (north Tyneside). Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Cramlington and 54.5% in Dudley (north Tyneside). Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Cramlington versus 64.5% in Dudley (north Tyneside). Cramlington has a population of 28,533 and Dudley (north Tyneside) has 4,799.
| Indicator | Cramlington | Dudley (North Tyneside) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,533 | 4,799 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £30,204.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 64.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 31.8% |
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