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Blackhall Colliery vs Wingate

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBlackhall CollieryWingate
Total Schools22
Primary21
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBlackhall CollieryWingate
Population4,5775,033
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%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackhall Colliery and Wingate?
Blackhall Colliery and Wingate are approximately 3.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackhall Colliery or Wingate?
Blackhall Colliery is cheaper, with an average house price of £109,947.
Is Blackhall Colliery or Wingate safer?
Wingate has the lower crime rate at 89.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blackhall Colliery or Wingate?
Blackhall Colliery has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Blackhall Colliery or Wingate?
Wingate has faster average broadband at 381.7 Mbps.

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