Area guide · County Durham

Living in Blackhall Colliery

A snapshot of life in Blackhall Colliery, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Blackhall Colliery is a village in County Durham, North East with a population of 4,577. The average house price is £109,947 and the overall crime rate is 89.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Blackhall Colliery ranks

Population

4,577

Avg House Price

£109,947

Crime Rate

89.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

322 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,959

Median Age

44.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Blackhall Colliery's detached homes (£204,705) command roughly 3.6× the price of a terraced (£56,453).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Blackhall Colliery prices have risen 92% over the last 9 years (£57,394 → £109,947).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£204,705	£212,498	12
Semi-Detached	£132,835	£149,995	28
Terraced	£56,453	£46,500	84
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Blackhall Colliery is 89.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Blackhall Colliery: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Blackhall Primary School	Primary	Good
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Blackhall Colliery averages 322 Mbps — 222% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Blackhall Colliery homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.6
% Rated C or Above	68.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,175

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,577
Median Age	44.2
Median Household Income	£27,959
Employment Rate	50.9%
Owner Occupied	60.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Blackhall Colliery?

The average house price in Blackhall Colliery is £109,947 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Blackhall Colliery?

The most affordable entry point in Blackhall Colliery is a terraced, with an average price of £56,453.

Is Blackhall Colliery a safe place to live?

Blackhall Colliery has a recorded crime rate of 89.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Blackhall Colliery?

Blackhall Colliery has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Blackhall Colliery?

Average broadband download speeds in Blackhall Colliery are around 322 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 82% of premises.

How big is Blackhall Colliery?

Blackhall Colliery is a settlement in County Durham with a population of approximately 4,577.

Most compared with

How does Blackhall Colliery stack up against its neighbours?

Billingham

Blackhall Colliery

House price: £155,837 · £109,947
Crime rate: 99.7 · 89.4
Distance: 9.5 mi

Blackhall Colliery

Bowburn

House price: £109,947 · £142,993
Crime rate: 89.4 · 89.4
Distance: 9.5 mi

Blackhall Colliery

Brandon (County Durham)

House price: £109,947 · £220,636
Crime rate: 89.4 · 118
Distance: 13.4 mi

Blackhall Colliery

Chester-le-Street

House price: £109,947 · £184,121
Crime rate: 89.4 · 89.4
Distance: 13.9 mi

Blackhall Colliery

Chilton (County Durham)

House price: £109,947 · £166,696
Crime rate: 89.4 · 89.5
Distance: 12.3 mi

Blackhall Colliery

Coxhoe

House price: £109,947 · £184,685
Crime rate: 89.4 · 89.8
Distance: 8.9 mi

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