Boldon Colliery vs East Boldon and West Boldon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.1 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastOf 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.
| Metric | Boldon Colliery | East Boldon and West Boldon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Boldon Colliery | East Boldon and West Boldon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,071 | 6,795 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,564 | £27,917.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.5% | 51.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.6% | 57.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% | 25.4% |
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