Blaydon vs Boldon Colliery
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Boldon Colliery is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Blaydon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Boldon Colliery
£164,057
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Boldon Colliery
98.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Boldon Colliery
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Boldon Colliery
429.9
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Boldon Colliery
70.3
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Boldon Colliery
£27,564
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Blaydon commands an average of £172,401, compared with £164,057 in Boldon Colliery – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, while in Boldon Colliery it is a flat at £76,994.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 8% pricier in Blaydon (£192,864 vs £179,350).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blaydon prices grew faster — 22% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBlaydon has a crime rate of 89.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Boldon Colliery at 98.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blaydon is violent-crime, while in Boldon Colliery 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 EastFamilies may prefer Blaydon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Boldon Colliery. There are 5 schools in Blaydon and 2 in Boldon Colliery.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Boldon Colliery School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blaydon | Boldon Colliery |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 431.3 Mbps in Blaydon and 429.9 Mbps in Boldon Colliery. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 100% in Boldon Colliery. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 83.3% in Boldon Colliery.
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (431 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Blaydon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Boldon Colliery averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,083 in Boldon Colliery. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Boldon Colliery.
Boldon Colliery has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,564 in Boldon Colliery and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.7 in Boldon Colliery. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Blaydon versus 56.6% in Boldon Colliery. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 51.5% in Boldon Colliery.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Boldon Colliery |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 6,071 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £27,564 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 56.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 26.1% |
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