Boldon Colliery vs Crawcrook and Greenside
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe 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 & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastBoldon 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.
| Metric | Boldon Colliery | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Boldon Colliery | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,071 | 7,881 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,564 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 51.5% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.6% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% | 28% |
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