Blackhall Colliery vs Wingate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blackhall Colliery wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Wingate has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackhall Colliery edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackhall Colliery
£109,947
Wingate
£160,094
Crime Rate
Blackhall Colliery
89.4
Wingate
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackhall Colliery
100.0%
Wingate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackhall Colliery
322.4
Wingate
381.7
EPC Rating
Blackhall Colliery
71.6
Wingate
71.5
Median Income
Blackhall Colliery
£27,959
Wingate
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £109,947, Blackhall Colliery undercuts Wingate (£160,094) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackhall Colliery is a terraced at £56,453, while in Wingate it is a terraced at £93,102.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in Wingate (£93,102 vs £56,453).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackhall Colliery prices grew faster — 92% vs 67%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Wingate experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.2 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 Wingate 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Blackhall Colliery, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Wingate, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Blackhall Colliery School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wingate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackhall Colliery | Wingate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Wingate averages 381.7 Mbps – ahead of Blackhall Colliery's 322.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82% of premises in Blackhall Colliery and 82.4% in Wingate. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Blackhall Colliery and 74.7% in Wingate.
Wingate is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (382 vs 322 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Blackhall Colliery leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Wingate averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Blackhall Colliery and £1,191 in Wingate. 68.6% of homes in Blackhall Colliery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Wingate.
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 Wingate and £27,959 in Blackhall Colliery. The median age is 44.2 in Blackhall Colliery and 44.7 in Wingate. Owner-occupancy is 60.4% in Blackhall Colliery versus 62.5% in Wingate. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Blackhall Colliery and 51.2% in Wingate.
| Indicator | Blackhall Colliery | Wingate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,577 | 5,033 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,959 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.4% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.8% | 26.7% |
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