Boldon Colliery vs Fence Houses

Property in Boldon Colliery commands an average of £164,057, compared with £97,500 in Fence Houses – a difference of 68%. The most affordable entry point in Boldon Colliery is a flat at £76,994, while in Fence Houses it is a semi-detached at £97,500.

Fence Houses has a crime rate of 94.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Boldon Colliery at 98.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boldon Colliery is violent-crime, while in Fence Houses it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 455.9 Mbps in Fence Houses and 429.9 Mbps in Boldon Colliery. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Boldon Colliery and 96.4% in Fence Houses. Gigabit availability stands at 83.3% in Boldon Colliery and 89.1% in Fence Houses.

→Fence Houses is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (456 vs 430 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Fence Houses leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Boldon Colliery averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Boldon Colliery and £1,124 in Fence Houses. 65% of homes in Boldon Colliery have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Fence Houses.

→Fence Houses 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 Fence Houses and £27,564 in Boldon Colliery. The median age is 44.7 in Boldon Colliery and 44.5 in Fence Houses. Owner-occupancy is 56.6% in Boldon Colliery versus 60.3% in Fence Houses. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Boldon Colliery and 51.5% in Fence Houses.

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