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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 70 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
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
36.52(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.3(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.25(-28%)
Shoplifting
7.59(-35%)
Public order
6.27(-23%)
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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 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
Semi-Detached47£182,500
Detached18£322,500
Flats12£88,000
Terraced42£137,500

10 years median price trend in Boldon Colliery

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

All postcodes in Boldon Colliery

NE359NH

Lawson Court

NE359NJ

Colliery Mews

NE359LW

Cotswold Lane

NE359HH

Roseberry Terrace

NE359BJ

Charles Street

NE360PR

Avondale Gardens

NE360QB

Rectory Terrace

NE360RB

Addison Road

NE360QD

Rectory Green

NE360HH

Hindmarch Drive

NE359EB

Reay Crescent

NE359AR

North Road

NE359AF

Johnstone Mews

NE360DA

Ascot Court

NE359JP

Simpson Close

NE359DU

Ruskin Drive

NE359LL

Evesham Close

NE359LY

Boldon Colliery

NE359AZ

Arnold Street

NE359AN

Gibson Court

NE359HF

Boldon Colliery

NE359AY

East View

NE359BL

Watson Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.