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Boldon Colliery vs East Boldon and West Boldon

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Boldon Colliery wins on house prices with a 36% gap. 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

East Boldon and West Boldon

£256,682

Crime Rate

Boldon Colliery

98.3

East Boldon and West Boldon

98.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Boldon Colliery

100.0%

East Boldon and West Boldon

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Boldon Colliery

429.9

East Boldon and West Boldon

384.4

EPC Rating

Boldon Colliery

70.3

East Boldon and West Boldon

71.8

Median Income

Boldon Colliery

£27,564

East Boldon and West Boldon

£27,918

At £164,057, Boldon Colliery undercuts East Boldon And West Boldon (£256,682) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Boldon Colliery is a flat at £76,994, while in East Boldon And West Boldon it is a flat at £115,812.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 49% pricier in East Boldon And West Boldon (£249,052 vs £125,973).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, East Boldon And West Boldon prices grew faster — 13% vs 7%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Boldon Colliery, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In East Boldon And West Boldon, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Boldon Colliery School Inspection Breakdown

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

East Boldon and West Boldon School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBoldon CollieryEast Boldon and West Boldon
Total Schools23
Primary13
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Boldon Colliery averages 429.9 Mbps – ahead of East Boldon And West Boldon's 384.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Boldon Colliery and 92.9% in East Boldon And West Boldon. Gigabit availability stands at 83.3% in Boldon Colliery and 73.6% in East Boldon And West Boldon.

Boldon Colliery is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (430 vs 384 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

East Boldon And West Boldon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Boldon Colliery averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Boldon Colliery and £1,070 in East Boldon And West Boldon. 65% of homes in Boldon Colliery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.7% in East Boldon And West Boldon.

East Boldon And West Boldon 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 East Boldon And West Boldon and £27,564 in Boldon Colliery. The median age is 44.7 in Boldon Colliery and 44.5 in East Boldon And West Boldon. Owner-occupancy is 56.6% in Boldon Colliery versus 57.4% in East Boldon And West Boldon. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Boldon Colliery and 51.6% in East Boldon And West Boldon.

IndicatorBoldon CollieryEast Boldon and West Boldon
Population6,0716,795
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 East Boldon And West Boldon?
Boldon Colliery and East Boldon And West Boldon are approximately 1.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Boldon Colliery or East Boldon And West Boldon?
Boldon Colliery is cheaper, with an average house price of £164,057.
Is Boldon Colliery or East Boldon And West Boldon safer?
Boldon Colliery has the lower crime rate at 98.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Boldon Colliery or East Boldon And West Boldon?
Boldon Colliery has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Boldon Colliery or East Boldon And West Boldon?
Boldon Colliery has faster average broadband at 429.9 Mbps.

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