Side-by-side comparison of NE21 Blaydon-on-tyne and NE22 Bedlington covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NE21 is the more affordable option at £151,000 median vs £156,500 in NE22. NE21 has lower recorded crime (1,836 vs 1,919 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | NE21 Blaydon-on-tyne | NE22 Bedlington |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £151,000 | £156,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,716 | £2,597 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,836 | 1,919 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 43.9 | 47.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 93.3 | 88.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.