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Blackhall Colliery vs Ferryhill

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ferryhill wins on house prices with a 4% gap. Ferryhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackhall Colliery edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Blackhall Colliery

£109,947

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Ferryhill

£105,863

Crime Rate

Blackhall Colliery

89.4

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Ferryhill

89.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Blackhall Colliery

100.0%

Ferryhill

75.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Blackhall Colliery

322.4

Ferryhill

284.4

EPC Rating

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Blackhall Colliery

71.6

Ferryhill

71.5

Median Income

Blackhall Colliery

£27,959

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Ferryhill

£28,414

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North East

Property in Blackhall Colliery commands an average of £109,947, compared with £105,863 in Ferryhill – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Blackhall Colliery is a terraced at £56,453, while in Ferryhill it is a terraced at £69,269.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Ferryhill (£69,269 vs £56,453).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Blackhall Colliery prices grew faster — 92% vs 23%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North East

Residents of Ferryhill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.3 per 1,000 versus 89.4 per 1,000 in Blackhall Colliery. The most common crime category in Blackhall Colliery is violent-crime, while in Ferryhill 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 East

Families may prefer Blackhall Colliery, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Ferryhill. There are 2 schools in Blackhall Colliery and 5 in Ferryhill.

Blackhall Colliery School Inspection Breakdown

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

Ferryhill School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBlackhall CollieryFerryhill
Total Schools25
Primary24
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%75%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 322.4 Mbps in Blackhall Colliery and 284.4 Mbps in Ferryhill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82% of premises in Blackhall Colliery and 89.6% in Ferryhill. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Blackhall Colliery and 49.8% in Ferryhill.

Blackhall Colliery is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (322 vs 284 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Blackhall Colliery, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Ferryhill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Blackhall Colliery and £1,191 in Ferryhill. 68.6% of homes in Blackhall Colliery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Ferryhill.

Blackhall Colliery has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,414 in Ferryhill and £27,959 in Blackhall Colliery. The median age is 44.2 in Blackhall Colliery and 44.7 in Ferryhill. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Blackhall Colliery and 51.2% in Ferryhill. Owner-occupancy is 60.4% in Blackhall Colliery versus 62.5% in Ferryhill. Blackhall Colliery has a population of 4,577 and Ferryhill has 8,857.

IndicatorBlackhall CollieryFerryhill
Population4,5778,857
Median Age44.244.7
Median Household Income£27,959£28,414
Employment Rate50.9%51.2%
Owner Occupied60.4%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified25.8%26.7%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackhall Colliery and Ferryhill?
Blackhall Colliery and Ferryhill are approximately 11.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackhall Colliery or Ferryhill?
Ferryhill is cheaper, with an average house price of £105,863.
Is Blackhall Colliery or Ferryhill safer?
Ferryhill has the lower crime rate at 89.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blackhall Colliery or Ferryhill?
Blackhall Colliery has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Blackhall Colliery or Ferryhill?
Blackhall Colliery has faster average broadband at 322.4 Mbps.

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