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Boldon Colliery vs Crawcrook and Greenside

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Boldon Colliery is about 0% cheaper on average. Crawcrook And Greenside has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boldon Colliery edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Boldon Colliery

£164,057

Crawcrook and Greenside

£164,178

Crime Rate

Boldon Colliery

98.3

Crawcrook and Greenside

89.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Boldon Colliery

100.0%

Crawcrook and Greenside

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Boldon Colliery

429.9

Crawcrook and Greenside

390.3

EPC Rating

Boldon Colliery

70.3

Crawcrook and Greenside

70.6

Median Income

Boldon Colliery

£27,564

Crawcrook and Greenside

£27,490

The average house price in Boldon Colliery is £164,057, which is 0% less than Crawcrook And Greenside at £164,178. The most affordable entry point in Boldon Colliery is a flat at £76,994, while in Crawcrook And Greenside it is a flat at £102,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Crawcrook And Greenside (£102,500 vs £76,994).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Crawcrook And Greenside prices grew faster — 47% vs 7%.

Crime is lower in Crawcrook And Greenside (89.8 per 1,000) compared to Boldon Colliery (98.3 per 1,000), a 9% difference. The most common crime category in Boldon Colliery is violent-crime, while in Crawcrook And Greenside 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 Crawcrook And Greenside. Boldon Colliery has 2 schools in total, while Crawcrook And Greenside has 3.

Boldon Colliery School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Crawcrook and Greenside School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBoldon CollieryCrawcrook and Greenside
Total Schools23
Primary13
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Boldon Colliery offers faster average downloads at 429.9 Mbps, compared to 390.3 Mbps in Crawcrook And Greenside. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Boldon Colliery and 94.7% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Gigabit availability stands at 83.3% in Boldon Colliery and 74.2% in Crawcrook And Greenside.

Boldon Colliery is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (430 vs 390 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Crawcrook And Greenside are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Boldon Colliery. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Boldon Colliery and £1,103 in Crawcrook And Greenside. 65% of homes in Boldon Colliery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Crawcrook And Greenside.

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 Crawcrook And Greenside. The median age is 44.7 in Boldon Colliery and 44.4 in Crawcrook And Greenside. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Boldon Colliery and 54.1% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Owner-occupancy is 56.6% in Boldon Colliery versus 58% in Crawcrook And Greenside.

IndicatorBoldon CollieryCrawcrook and Greenside
Population6,0717,881
Median Age44.744.4
Median Household Income£27,564£27,490
Employment Rate51.5%54.1%
Owner Occupied56.6%58%
Degree-Level Qualified26.1%28%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Boldon Colliery and Crawcrook And Greenside?
Boldon Colliery and Crawcrook And Greenside are approximately 12.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Boldon Colliery or Crawcrook And Greenside?
Boldon Colliery is cheaper, with an average house price of £164,057.
Is Boldon Colliery or Crawcrook And Greenside safer?
Crawcrook And Greenside has the lower crime rate at 89.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Boldon Colliery or Crawcrook And Greenside?
Boldon Colliery has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Boldon Colliery or Crawcrook And Greenside?
Boldon Colliery has faster average broadband at 429.9 Mbps.

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