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Boldon Colliery

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About

Boldon Colliery is a residential ward situated in South Tyneside, located to the west of East Boldon. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local amenities centred around the main thoroughfares. It contains several green spaces, including the expansive playing fields of the Boldon School campus, which serve as a focal point for the community. The ward's layout reflects its historical development around the former coal mining industry.

The landscape is marked by the presence of the West Boldon Lodge nature reserve, a reclaimed colliery site featuring wetlands and woodlands. This provides a distinct natural area within the urban setting. Local services and shops are concentrated along Hedworth Lane and New Road, catering to daily needs. The ward maintains strong community connections through its local clubs and organised events at its community centres.

Area overview

On average Boldon Colliery has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boldon Colliery is £49,518 per year. There are 4 schools in Boldon Colliery: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Boldon Colliery is home to around 9,090 people, with a population density of about 1,619.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boldon Colliery Population
9,090
Population density
1,619.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.78(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.05(-25%)
Shoplifting
14.63(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.34(-14%)
Public order
8.36(-5%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,650
95.16%
Indian
70
0.77%
Other White
63
0.69%
African
50
0.55%
Other
45
0.5%
Total population: 9,090

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,045
27.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,455
19.4%
No qualifications
1,426
19.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,055
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
766
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 7,501

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,339
32.25%
Owns with a mortgage
1,249
30.08%
Social rents from council
833
20.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
428
10.31%
Other social rented
220
5.3%
Total households: 4,152

Property prices in Boldon Colliery

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £150,750 in Boldon Colliery area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £509,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Boldon Colliery in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boldon Colliery over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£316,250
Flats11£83,000
Semi-Detached39£185,000
Terraced42£127,750

10 years median price trend in Boldon Colliery

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boldon Colliery.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.