Boldon Colliery vs Easington Lane

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Easington Lane wins on house prices with a 54% gap. Easington Lane has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boldon Colliery edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Boldon Colliery

£164,057

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Easington Lane

£106,483

Crime Rate

Boldon Colliery

98.3

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Easington Lane

94.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Boldon Colliery

100.0%

Easington Lane

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Boldon Colliery

429.9

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Easington Lane

459.7

EPC Rating

Boldon Colliery

70.3

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Easington Lane

72.4

Median Income

Boldon Colliery

£27,564

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Easington Lane

£28,343

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North East

Property in Boldon Colliery commands an average of £164,057, compared with £106,483 in Easington Lane – a difference of 54%. The most affordable entry point in Boldon Colliery is a flat at £76,994, while in Easington Lane it is a flat at £15,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 413% pricier in Boldon Colliery (£76,994 vs £15,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Boldon Colliery prices grew faster — 7% vs -17%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North East

Residents of Easington Lane experience less crime overall, with a rate of 94.5 per 1,000 versus 98.3 per 1,000 in Boldon Colliery. The most common crime category in Boldon Colliery is violent-crime, while in Easington Lane 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 East

Families may prefer Boldon Colliery, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Easington Lane. There are 2 schools in Boldon Colliery and 1 in Easington Lane.

Boldon Colliery School Inspection Breakdown

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

Easington Lane School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Boldon Colliery	Easington Lane
Total Schools	2	1
Primary	1	1
Secondary	1	0
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 459.7 Mbps in Easington Lane and 429.9 Mbps in Boldon Colliery. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Boldon Colliery and 97% in Easington Lane. Gigabit availability stands at 83.3% in Boldon Colliery and 90.1% in Easington Lane.

Easington Lane is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (460 vs 430 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Easington Lane, scoring 72.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Boldon Colliery. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Boldon Colliery and £1,124 in Easington Lane. 65% of homes in Boldon Colliery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Easington Lane.

Easington Lane has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,342.5 in Easington Lane and £27,564 in Boldon Colliery. The median age is 44.7 in Boldon Colliery and 44.5 in Easington Lane. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Boldon Colliery and 51.5% in Easington Lane. Owner-occupancy is 56.6% in Boldon Colliery versus 60.3% in Easington Lane. Boldon Colliery has a population of 6,071 and Easington Lane has 4,170.

Indicator	Boldon Colliery	Easington Lane
Population	6,071	4,170
Median Age	44.7	44.5
Median Household Income	£27,564	£28,342.5
Employment Rate	51.5%	51.5%
Owner Occupied	56.6%	60.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.1%	25.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Boldon Colliery and Easington Lane?

Boldon Colliery and Easington Lane are approximately 9.9 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Boldon Colliery or Easington Lane?

Easington Lane is cheaper, with an average house price of £106,483.

Is Boldon Colliery or Easington Lane safer?

Easington Lane has the lower crime rate at 94.5 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Boldon Colliery or Easington Lane?

Boldon Colliery has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Boldon Colliery or Easington Lane?

Easington Lane has faster average broadband at 459.7 Mbps.

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