Area guide · County Durham

Living in Shotton Colliery

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

At a glance

Shotton Colliery is a village in County Durham, North East with a population of 4,943. The average house price is £114,172 and the overall crime rate is 89.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Shotton Colliery ranks

Population

4,943

Avg House Price

£114,172

Crime Rate

89.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

349 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,414

Median Age

44.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Shotton Colliery's detached homes (£193,000) command roughly 2.4× the price of a terraced (£81,515).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Shotton Colliery prices have risen 9% over the last 9 years (£104,994 → £114,172).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£193,000	£209,999	15
Semi-Detached	£110,769	£120,000	24
Terraced	£81,515	£70,000	42
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Shotton Colliery is 89.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Shotton 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
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton	Primary	Good
Shotton Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Shotton Colliery averages 349 Mbps — 249% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Shotton Colliery homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.5
% Rated C or Above	68.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,191

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,943
Median Age	44.7
Median Household Income	£28,414
Employment Rate	51.2%
Owner Occupied	62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Shotton Colliery?

The average house price in Shotton Colliery is £114,172 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Shotton Colliery is a terraced, with an average price of £81,515.

Is Shotton Colliery a safe place to live?

Shotton Colliery has a recorded crime rate of 89.2 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 Shotton Colliery?

Shotton 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 Shotton Colliery?

Average broadband download speeds in Shotton Colliery are around 349 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.3% of premises.

How big is Shotton Colliery?

Shotton Colliery is a settlement in County Durham with a population of approximately 4,943.

Most compared with

How does Shotton Colliery stack up against its neighbours?

Billingham

Shotton Colliery

House price: £155,837 · £114,172
Crime rate: 99.7 · 89.2
Distance: 11.3 mi

Birtley

Shotton Colliery

House price: £184,121 · £114,172
Crime rate: 89.8 · 89.2
Distance: 11.8 mi

Bishop Auckland

Shotton Colliery

House price: £164,905 · £114,172
Crime rate: 89.4 · 89.2
Distance: 13.8 mi

Blackhall Colliery

Shotton Colliery

House price: £109,947 · £114,172
Crime rate: 89.4 · 89.2
Distance: 4.2 mi

Boldon Colliery

Shotton Colliery

House price: £164,057 · £114,172
Crime rate: 98.3 · 89.2
Distance: 13.4 mi

Bowburn

Shotton Colliery

House price: £142,993 · £114,172
Crime rate: 89.4 · 89.2
Distance: 5.6 mi

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