Town Pop. 5,923

Living in Boldon Colliery: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Boldon Colliery is 61/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 77/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 47/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the NE35 postcode district, Boldon Colliery scores lowest. That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE35 postcode district.

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Boldon Colliery scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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NE35 0AE NE35 9AA NE35 NE36

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
133.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 317 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 127 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Shoplifting 79 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 58 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Public order 53 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 158 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gibson Court 74 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 66 crimes
  3. 3 North Road 57 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 10.4 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10 µg/m³
72
Green Space 70
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
73
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 15 in area · 53 within 4km
2Outstanding12Good1Ungraded
  • Boldon Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Helen Gibson Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Biddick Hall Infants' SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • East Boldon Infants' SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • East Boldon Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Forest View PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hedworth Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hedworthfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Monkton AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Monkton Infants' SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
63
A&E departmentsSunderland Primary care Trust1.2 mi
South Tyneside District Hospital1.5 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital4.2 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.7%
2 GP surgeries in area 11 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,955 patients per GP
1dentist3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
58
Full fibre (FTTP)33%
available across South Tyneside
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 106 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed3.7%Retired25.2%Student3.6%Other inactive13.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.7%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary33%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.8%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership61.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax South Tyneside · 2026-27
A £1,623
B £1,893
C £2,164
D £2,434
E £2,975
F £3,516
G £4,057
H £4,868
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
77
Brockley Whins 0.7 mi
Fellgate 1 mi
Simonside 1.6 mi
J3 A194(M) 2.1 mi
J2 A194(M) 2.5 mi
J2 A194(M) 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 30
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £142,500 42
Detached £305,000 11
Semi-detached £165,000 11
Terraced £120,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£96k £161k £228k £294k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

East Boldon and West Boldon 68 1.1 mi away ⇄
Jarrow 63 1.5 mi away ⇄
Follingsby 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cleadon 66 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hebburn 68 2.5 mi away ⇄
South Shields 63 2.6 mi away ⇄
South Bents 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Whitburn (South Tyneside) 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Washington 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Springwell 70 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sunderland 63 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wallsend 63 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Boldon Colliery a nice place to live?

Boldon Colliery is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Boldon Colliery is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Boldon Colliery?

Boldon Colliery has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 792 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Boldon Colliery?

Among the top-rated schools in Boldon Colliery are Boldon Nursery School and Helen Gibson Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 15 rated schools in Boldon Colliery in total.

What are house prices like in Boldon Colliery?

The current median house price in Boldon Colliery is £142,500, around 50% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £305,000, semi-detached £165,000, terraced £120,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 42 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Boldon Colliery in context

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Postcode districts in Boldon Colliery

NE35 60 ⇄
NE36 59 ⇄

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