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Boldon Colliery vs Cleadon

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Boldon 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.

MetricBoldon CollieryCleadon
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBoldon CollieryCleadon
Population6,0714,599
Median Age44.744.5
Median Household Income£27,564£27,917.5
Employment Rate51.5%51.6%
Owner Occupied56.6%57.4%
Degree-Level Qualified26.1%25.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Boldon Colliery and Cleadon?
Boldon Colliery and Cleadon are approximately 2.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Boldon Colliery or Cleadon?
Boldon Colliery is cheaper, with an average house price of £164,057.
Is Boldon Colliery or Cleadon safer?
Boldon Colliery has the lower crime rate at 98.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Boldon Colliery or Cleadon?
Boldon Colliery has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Boldon Colliery or Cleadon?
Boldon Colliery has faster average broadband at 429.9 Mbps.

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