Boldon Colliery vs Cleadon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Boldon Colliery is about 43% cheaper on average. Boldon Colliery has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boldon Colliery edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boldon Colliery
£164,057
Cleadon
£289,961
Crime Rate
Boldon Colliery
98.3
Cleadon
98.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boldon Colliery
100.0%
Cleadon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boldon Colliery
429.9
Cleadon
361
EPC Rating
Boldon Colliery
70.3
Cleadon
71.8
Median Income
Boldon Colliery
£27,564
Cleadon
£27,918
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Boldon Colliery is £164,057, which is 43% less than Cleadon at £289,961. The most affordable entry point in Boldon Colliery is a flat at £76,994, while in Cleadon it is a flat at £88,151.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 55% pricier in Cleadon (£397,598 vs £179,350).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Boldon Colliery prices grew faster — 7% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 98.3 offences per 1,000 people, Boldon Colliery is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Cleadon's 98.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boldon Colliery is violent-crime, while in Cleadon 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 EastBoldon Colliery has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Cleadon. Boldon Colliery has 2 schools in total, while Cleadon has 1.
Boldon Colliery School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cleadon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boldon Colliery | Cleadon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Boldon Colliery offers faster average downloads at 429.9 Mbps, compared to 361.0 Mbps in Cleadon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Boldon Colliery and 97.6% in Cleadon. Gigabit availability stands at 83.3% in Boldon Colliery and 66.4% in Cleadon.
Boldon Colliery is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (430 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cleadon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Boldon Colliery. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Boldon Colliery and £1,070 in Cleadon. 65% of homes in Boldon Colliery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.7% in Cleadon.
Cleadon has more energy-efficient housing — 69.7% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,917.5 in Cleadon and £27,564 in Boldon Colliery. The median age is 44.7 in Boldon Colliery and 44.5 in Cleadon. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Boldon Colliery and 51.6% in Cleadon. Owner-occupancy is 56.6% in Boldon Colliery versus 57.4% in Cleadon.
| Indicator | Boldon Colliery | Cleadon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,071 | 4,599 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,564 | £27,917.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.5% | 51.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.6% | 57.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% | 25.4% |
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