Cramlington vs Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Newbiggin By The Sea is about 50% cheaper on average. Cramlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newbiggin By The Sea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cramlington
£214,126
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
£142,540
Crime Rate
Cramlington
71.4
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
71.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cramlington
88.9%
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cramlington
446.5
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
490.9
EPC Rating
Cramlington
72
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
70.9
Median Income
Cramlington
£30,205
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Newbiggin By The Sea is £142,540, which is 50% less than Cramlington at £214,126. The most affordable entry point in Cramlington is a flat at £77,665, while in Newbiggin By The Sea it is a terraced at £135,888.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Cramlington (£336,177 vs £234,100).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newbiggin By The Sea prices grew faster — 60% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Cramlington (71.4 per 1,000) compared to Newbiggin By The Sea (71.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cramlington 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastNewbiggin By The Sea has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88.9% in Cramlington. Cramlington has 10 schools in total, while Newbiggin By The Sea has 1.
Cramlington School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 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.
| Metric | Cramlington | Newbiggin-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 9 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Newbiggin By The Sea offers faster average downloads at 490.9 Mbps, compared to 446.5 Mbps in Cramlington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cramlington and 99.9% in Newbiggin By The Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 86.3% in Cramlington and 97.7% in Newbiggin By The Sea.
Newbiggin By The Sea is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (491 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cramlington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Newbiggin By The Sea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Cramlington and £1,377 in Newbiggin By The Sea. 68.8% of homes in Cramlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Newbiggin By The Sea.
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 Newbiggin By The Sea. The median age is 46.2 in Cramlington and 47.9 in Newbiggin By The Sea. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Cramlington and 52.4% in Newbiggin By The Sea. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Cramlington versus 65.2% in Newbiggin By The Sea.
| Indicator | Cramlington | Newbiggin-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,533 | 5,951 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £29,915 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 30.7% |
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