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NE36 0BL

Benton Road

Boldon Colliery

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Detailed insights for NE36 0BL

Overview

Postcode NE36 0BL is located in a major urban area, within the Boldon Colliery ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the West Boldon area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Boldon is £56,842 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 4.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

West Boldon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

West Boldon has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.7%

Approximately 17.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in West Boldon is £56,842 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 101 ft away from NE36 0BL.

Flood risk

No risk

West Boldon near NE36 0BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
558
Population density
844 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.72(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.66(-37%)
Burglary
6.53(+46%)
Other crime
4.16(+12%)
Other theft
2.38(-60%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
525
94.42%
Other White
8
1.44%
Chinese
6
1.08%
Indian
5
0.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
0.9%
Total population: 556

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
34.13%
Level 3 (A level)
94
22.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
55
13.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
12.89%
No qualifications
46
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 419

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
98
46.89%
Owns outright
54
25.84%
Social rents from council
36
17.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
8.13%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.44%
Total households: 209

Property prices in Boldon Colliery

Median price£162,500
Price per sq ft£188
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£128K – £212K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £188 per square foot) in Boldon Colliery area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boldon Colliery over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£312,500£249
Semi-Detached38£181,000£190
Terraced38£129,000£153
Flats9£80,000£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boldon Colliery

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boldon Colliery.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,000£123,750£125,750£123,150
2017£249,950£97,500£132,250£100,000
2018£239,950£78,500£137,500£127,500
2019£235,000£130,000£133,750£121,000
2020£290,000£133,500£135,000£98,500
2021£275,000£99,225£150,000£133,000
2022£296,225£92,000£165,000£120,000
2023£320,000£100,000£150,000£135,000
2024£310,000£120,000£168,500£138,475
2025£316,250£96,000£189,950£129,000
2026£310,000£119,250£180,000£137,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boldon Colliery.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boldon Colliery.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£120£145£130
2017£199£130£139£125
2018£215£120£153£121
2019£230£162£142£133
2020£214£179£163£127
2021£242£161£160£154
2022£263£131£183£148
2023£237£164£167£165
2024£268£157£189£166
2025£269£137£204£161
2026£264£212£192£154
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boldon Colliery.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE36 0BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE36 0BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 202535, Christie Close, South Shields, NE34 9JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£153,000
01 Jul 202540, Christie Close, South Shields, NE34 9JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000
14 Mar 20255, Christie Close, South Shields, NE34 9JZTerracedFreehold£170,000
02 Feb 202657, Bronte Way, South Shields, NE34 9JYTerracedFreehold£160,000
02 Jun 202539, Bronte Way, South Shields, NE34 9JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,000

Schools

In the NE36 0BL postcode area, located within West Boldon, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE36 0BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBiddick Hall Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryBoldon SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBiddick Hall Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE36 0BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE36 0BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBest-one11-21 Galsworthy Road, South Shields, NE34 9NGWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miCartersDickens Avenue, South Tyneside, NE34 9SYWalking directions to Carters
0.5 miDavid & Cindy's39 Gaskell Avenue, South Shields, NE34 9TQWalking directions to David & Cindy's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,054
Band D£2,311
Band E£2,825
Band F£3,338
Band G£3,852
Band H£4,622

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE36 0BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Simon Kevin Oliver

Boldon Colliery - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Kate Osborne

Jarrow and Gateshead East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSouth TynesideE08000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyJarrow and Gateshead EastE14001307
WardBoldon CollieryE05001138
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West BoldonE02001790
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 023AE01008614
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE36 0BL

Is NE36 0BL (West Boldon) safe?

The area around NE36 0BL records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE36 0BL?

The median sale price around NE36 0BL in West Boldon is £162,500 (about £188 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE36 0BL?

There are 13 schools close to NE36 0BL, including Biddick Hall Infants' School (Good), Boldon School (Good) and Biddick Hall Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE36 0BL?

NE36 0BL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,080 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE36 0BL (West Boldon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East covering NE36 0BL is Kate Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon Kevin Oliver (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.