Areas / Towns & cities / East Boldon · town guide

House prices in East Boldon

The average house price in East Boldon over the last three years is £243,269, with a median sold price of £211,250 — below the ~£290,000 England & Wales norm.

Ranks #812 of 1050 towns & cities by median price — more expensive than 23% of them.
Median price
£211k
last 3 yrs
1-year change
-4.2%
5-year change
+2.9%
Sales / yr
97

HM Land Registry sold-price data · updated August 2026

Check a specific East Boldon home →Create a free account

Free Home Confidence Score on every address · full 14-section report £5 · see a full example →

OverviewTrendPricesBudgetCompareBy typeActivityLiving hereMapFAQ

Sold prices in East Boldon

Based on 288 sales recorded in the last three years (HM Land Registry).

Median sold price
£0
Average sold price
£0
Year-on-year
0%

The average house price in East Boldon over the last three years is £243,269, with a median sold price of £211,250 — below the ~£290,000 England & Wales norm. The mean sits notably higher than the median here, which usually means a tail of larger or higher-value sales pulling the average up. That's drawn from 288 recorded sales — a reasonably active local market.

East Boldon price trend

Quarterly median sold price (smoothed), against England & Wales. Hover for the value at any quarter.

East BoldonEngland & Wales
£200k£250k£300k201620182020202220242026£210k
1 year
-4.2%
5 years
+2.9%
10 years
+17.7%

Over five years, prices in East Boldon have been broadly flat (+2.9%). Across a full decade they are +17.7%. The last twelve months alone: -4.2%. Prices in East Boldon still sit about 4.5% below their 2025 peak on our smoothed index — worth knowing when a seller's asking price was set with the top of the market in mind.

How East Boldon growth compares

Sold prices rebased to 100 at 2015 — so you can compare the pace of change in East Boldon directly against England & Wales, regardless of price level.

East BoldonEngland & Wales
90100110120130201620182020202220242026+14%

Indexed to 100 in 2015. A line at +20% means prices are 20% above their 2015 level.

What it costs to buy in East Boldon

From entry-level to premium — where sold prices actually land, not just the headline median.

£211k
Entry-level
£114k
10th %ile
Middle of the market
£154k–£293k
25–75th %ile
Premium
£402k
90th %ile

Homes in East Boldon span a broad range: the cheapest tenth of sales went for under £114,100, while the top tenth fetched over £402,250. Half of all sales fell between £153,500 and £293,125 — the practical "middle of the market" a typical buyer competes in.

Plan a budget for East Boldon

Slide across what homes in East Boldon actually sell for and see the deposit, stamp duty, monthly repayments and income a purchase would take.

Target price in East Boldon
£211,000
around the local median · 34% up the local range
£110,000 · entry-level£405,000 · premium
deposit
Deposit (10%)
£21,100
Stamp duty (SDLT)
£1,720
Monthly repayment
£1,110/mo
5% · 25-yr repayment
Income needed
~£42,000
at 4.5× lending

Upfront cash ≈ £22,820 (deposit + stamp duty), before legal and survey fees. Illustration only, not financial advice — English SDLT main-residence rates for 2026/27; second homes pay a surcharge, and your mortgage rate and multiple will vary.

How East Boldon compares

Average sold price here against its wider area and England (HM Land Registry UK House Price Index).

East Boldon (this area)£243k
England£291khere: -17%
East Boldon 1-yr -4.2%England 1-yr +3.9%

At £243,269, homes in East Boldon sell for 17% below the England average. Prices here have moved slower than England as a whole over the past year (-4.2% vs +3.9%).

Prices by property type

Median sold price and share of the market, by type, across East Boldon.

TypeMedian£/m²Sales
Semi-detached£217,500115 (40%)
Terraced£207,75086 (30%)
Flat / maisonette£115,00037 (13%)
Detached£400,00035 (12%)
Other£178,00015 (5%)

The most-traded type in East Boldon is semi-detached (115 sales, median £217,500), which tends to set the tone of the area. Flats (£115,000) and houses (~£241,013) trade well apart, so the headline figure moves a lot with the mix of what's for sale.

The East Boldon market: activity & mix

How busy the market is, and what kind of homes actually change hands.

Sales per year
'16
'17
'18
'19
'20
137'21
'22
'23
'24
97'25
'26*

* 2026 is a part year — Land Registry sales are recorded a few weeks after completion.

Tenure & new-build mix
Leasehold 18.4%Freehold 81.6%

Around 97 homes changed hands in East Boldon in 2025 — in line with the area's average of roughly 106 sales a year over the past decade. The busiest recent year was 2021 (137 sales). Steady turnover means a reasonable flow of fresh listings through the year. 18% of recent sales in East Boldon were leasehold — mostly freehold, with some leasehold flats.

Living in East Boldon: is it a nice area?

What the official deprivation statistics say about quality of life here — income, education, health and crime, relative to the rest of England.

On the official English Indices of Deprivation, the 101 neighbourhoods of South Tyneside, the local authority containing East Boldon, average 3.7 out of 10 (1 = most deprived in England, 10 = least) — more deprived than most of England. 22% of its neighbourhoods sit in the least-deprived half of the country, while 50% are in the most-deprived fifth. On the index's crime domain it averages 3.8/10, pointing to higher recorded-crime pressure relative to England as a whole. Averages hide street-level variation — the map below shows how each neighbourhood differs.

Overall deprivation
3.7/10
Income
3.9/10
Education
4.8/10
Health
2.5/10
Crime domain
3.8/10

Mean decile across 101 Census neighbourhoods (LSOAs): 1 = among the most deprived 10% in England, 10 = the least. Source: English Indices of Deprivation (MHCLG). A statistical baseline, not a judgement — streets vary enormously within any average.

Where East Boldon is

The town outlined on the map — pan and zoom, then search any address inside it for a full report.

East Boldon boundary

Boundary © Office for National Statistics (Open Geography Portal), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Buying in East Boldon? Don't offer on the area average.

Area prices set the scene — but the home you're viewing has its own flood risk, energy costs, crime picture, school catchment and fair value. Check the exact address before you commit.

Search a East Boldon address →

What a full report reveals about a East Boldon home

Everything below is analysed for the specific address you search — locked here, unlocked in the report.

🎓Schools & Ofsted

Every nearby school, phase, distance and latest Ofsted rating.

Unlock for any address →
🌊Flood & ground risk

Rivers, surface water, mining, radon and subsidence at the exact plot.

Unlock for any address →
🚨Crime & safety

24 months of local crime by category, mapped around the address.

Unlock for any address →
🔊Noise & air quality

Modelled road/rail/aircraft noise and pollutant levels for the home.

Unlock for any address →
📶Broadband & mobile

Ofcom speeds and coverage available at the postcode.

Unlock for any address →
Energy & running costs

EPC rating, floor area, and estimated heating & lighting costs.

Unlock for any address →
💷Value estimate

A price estimate with a confidence range and the comparable sales behind it.

Unlock for any address →
🚆Transport & commute

Nearest stations, walk times and your real door-to-door commute.

Unlock for any address →
Unlock the full picture for a East Boldon home →

Not ready to search? Read every section filled in, on a real example →

What's in a Housometer report

Every section, for any specific home in East Boldon.

Value & sold prices

An evidence-based estimate with a confidence range, every sale since 1995, and the nearest comparables.

Energy & EPC

EPC rating, floor area, heating type and what the home costs to run.

Council tax

The exact band for this property and what it costs you each year.

Flood risk

River, sea and surface-water flood risk, with the nearest watercourse.

Ground & mining

Subsidence and ground stability, radon potential and coal-mining legacy.

Crime & safety

Recent crime in the immediate area, by type and trend, plus road safety.

Noise & air quality

Road, rail and aircraft noise plus NO₂ and particulate air pollution.

Schools

Nearest primaries and secondaries with Ofsted ratings and performance.

Transport & commute

Nearest stations, walk times and travel time to your workplace.

Amenities & green space

Walking distance to shops, GP, gyms, parks and everyday essentials.

Broadband & mobile

Full-fibre and gigabit availability, top speeds and mobile coverage.

Planning & tenure

Applications at the property and next door, designations, tenure and ownership.

Property history

Historic OS maps, the likely build era and a dated timeline of the home’s past.

Demographics & income

Local earnings, deprivation, household make-up and who lives nearby.

Get the full report on a East Boldon home

£5 once for a single property, or £15/mo unlimited to check every home on your shortlist across England & Wales.

East Boldon house prices — FAQs

What is the average house price in East Boldon?

Over the last three years the median sold price in East Boldon was £211,250, with a mean of £243,269, based on 288 HM Land Registry sales.

Is East Boldon expensive?

At a £211,250 median, East Boldon is cheaper than the ~£290,000 England & Wales average.

Are house prices in East Boldon going up or down?

On our smoothed index, East Boldon prices have moved -4.2% over the past year. Local trends are noisy, so this is a guide to direction rather than a precise figure.

What's the cheapest type of home to buy in East Boldon?

Of the common types, flat / maisonette have the lowest median at £115,000 (37 sales).

How much do I need to buy in East Boldon?

Entry-level homes (the cheapest 10% of sales) went for under £114,100, and most buyers competed in the £153,500–£293,125 band. The top 10% of sales exceeded £402,250.

How much have East Boldon house prices changed over 5 years?

Prices in East Boldon are +2.9% over the last five years, and +17.7% over ten, on our smoothed index of Land Registry sales.

How much stamp duty will I pay on a home in East Boldon?

On the £211,250 median-priced East Boldon home, a home-mover pays about £1,725 in Stamp Duty Land Tax at 2026/27 rates, and a first-time buyer about £0 with first-time-buyer relief. Second homes pay a surcharge on top.

How much deposit and income do I need to buy in East Boldon?

A 10% deposit on the median £211,250 East Boldon home is £21,125 (5% would be £10,563). Borrowing the remaining £190,125 implies a household income of roughly £42,500 at a typical 4.5× lending multiple.

How many homes sell in East Boldon each year?

Roughly 97 sales a year have been recorded in East Boldon recently (HM Land Registry). That’s a small market — the right home may take patience, and each sale can move the local averages.

Are homes in East Boldon freehold or leasehold?

18% of recent sales in East Boldon were leasehold and the rest freehold. Leasehold usually means flats — always check the remaining lease length and any service charge or ground rent before offering.

How do I check a specific East Boldon property before buying?

Area figures set the scene, but every home differs. A Housometer report scores an individual East Boldon address across value, energy, flood & ground risk, crime, schools, transport, noise, air and more — search any address to see it.

Is East Boldon a nice area to live?

"Nice" is personal, but the official data gives a baseline: neighbourhoods across South Tyneside (the local authority East Boldon sits in) average 3.7/10 on the English Indices of Deprivation (10 = least deprived), with 22% in the least-deprived half of England. Deprivation, income, education, health and crime all vary street by street — check the specific address, not just the area.

Is East Boldon safe?

On the crime domain of the English Indices of Deprivation, the area across South Tyneside (the local authority East Boldon sits in) averages 3.8/10 (10 = lowest recorded-crime deprivation in England). That's an area-wide average from official data — a Housometer report maps 24 months of street-level recorded crime around any specific address.

Nearby & related areas

LondonManchesterBristolBirminghamNottinghamLiverpoolLeedsSheffield
Tyne And Wear county guideSouth Tyneside local authority guideCheapest towns in Tyne And WearMost expensive streets in East Boldon
Sources

Sold-price figures derived from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (© Crown copyright), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; £/m² combines PPD with MHCLG EPC floor areas. Full Housometer reports also draw on HM Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, VOA, Ofsted, Police.uk, DEFRA, ONS and more. Area figures summarise the market and are not a valuation of any individual home.