Town Pop. 6,768

Living in East Boldon and West Boldon: Liveability Score 68/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Boldon and West Boldon comes out at 68/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 74/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That is the highest score of the 3 places in the NE35 postcode district.

No category drops below 46/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Against the wider NE35 district average of 60/100, that is 8 points above. That is 18 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE35 postcode district.

68
OUT OF 100
Good
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East Boldon and West Boldon scores 68 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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NE35 0AE NE35 9AA NE35 NE36

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 192 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 97 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 58 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Shoplifting 47 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Burglary 42 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
other 116 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Glencourse 54 crimes
  2. 2 Henley Way 32 crimes
  3. 3 Oswald Close 21 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 10 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
69
8 schools in area · 49 within 4km
2Outstanding5Good1Ungraded
  • Boldon Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Helen Gibson Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Cleadon Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • East Boldon Infants' SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • East Boldon Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Forest View PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • West Boldon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Boldon SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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
53
A&E departmentsSunderland Primary care Trust1 mi
South Tyneside District Hospital1.4 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital4.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.7%
Nearest GP surgeryColliery Court Medical Group0.9 mi
GP capacity1,860 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)33%
available across South Tyneside
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 196 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed3.1%Retired29.4%Student4%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45%Skilled & technical31%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74.3%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
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
74
East Boldon 0.7 mi
Brockley Whins 1.3 mi
Simonside 1.9 mi
J3 A194(M) 3.1 mi
J2 A194(M) 3.5 mi
J2 A194(M) 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £216,500 56
Semi-detached £249,950 27
Terraced £210,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£158k £194k £231k £266k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Boldon Colliery 61 1.1 mi away ⇄
Cleadon 66 1.3 mi away ⇄
Jarrow 63 2.3 mi away ⇄
South Shields 63 2.4 mi away ⇄
South Bents 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Whitburn (South Tyneside) 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Follingsby 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sunderland 63 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hebburn 68 3.6 mi away ⇄
Washington 62 4.6 mi away ⇄
Tynemouth 65 4.8 mi away ⇄
Springwell 70 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Boldon and West Boldon a nice place to live?

Yes, East Boldon and West Boldon is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for East Boldon and West Boldon is 68/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is East Boldon and West Boldon?

East Boldon and West Boldon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 552 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Boldon and West Boldon?

Among the top-rated schools in East Boldon and West Boldon are Boldon Nursery School and Helen Gibson Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in East Boldon and West Boldon in total.

What are house prices like in East Boldon and West Boldon?

The current median house price in East Boldon and West Boldon is £216,500, around 24% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £249,950, terraced £210,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 56 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

East Boldon and West Boldon in context

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Postcode districts in East Boldon and West Boldon

NE35 60 ⇄
NE36 59 ⇄

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