Area guide · Tyne and Wear

Living in Hetton-le-Hole

A snapshot of life in Hetton-le-Hole, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Hetton-le-Hole is a village in Tyne and Wear, North East with a population of 8,968. The average house price is £171,437 and the overall crime rate is 94.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Hetton-le-Hole ranks

Population

8,968

Avg House Price

£171,437

Crime Rate

94.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

460 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,342.5

Median Age

44.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Hetton Le Hole's detached homes (£216,600) command roughly 1.5× the price of a terraced (£140,812).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Hetton Le Hole prices have risen 18% over the last 9 years (£144,817 → £171,437).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£216,600	£210,000	15
Semi-Detached	£157,497	£152,500	25
Terraced	£140,812	£138,250	8
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Hetton-le-Hole is 94.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Hetton Le Hole: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Eppleton Academy Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Hetton Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Hetton Lyons Primary School	Primary	Good
Hetton Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Hetton Le Hole averages 460 Mbps — 360% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Hetton Le Hole homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 71.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.4
% Rated C or Above	71.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,124

Demographics & Economy

Population	8,968
Median Age	44.5
Median Household Income	£28,342.5
Employment Rate	51.5%
Owner Occupied	60.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Hetton Le Hole?

The average house price in Hetton Le Hole is £171,437 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Hetton Le Hole?

The most affordable entry point in Hetton Le Hole is a terraced, with an average price of £140,812.

Is Hetton Le Hole a safe place to live?

Hetton Le Hole has a recorded crime rate of 94.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Hetton Le Hole?

Hetton Le Hole has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Hetton Le Hole?

Average broadband download speeds in Hetton Le Hole are around 460 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97% of premises.

How big is Hetton Le Hole?

Hetton Le Hole is a settlement in Tyne and Wear with a population of approximately 8,968.

Most compared with

How does Hetton-le-Hole stack up against its neighbours?

Annfield Plain

Hetton-le-Hole

House price: £98,964 · £171,437
Crime rate: 89.1 · 94.7
Distance: 11.8 mi

Birtley

Hetton-le-Hole

House price: £184,121 · £171,437
Crime rate: 89.8 · 94.7
Distance: 7.0 mi

Bishop Auckland

Hetton-le-Hole

House price: £164,905 · £171,437
Crime rate: 89.4 · 94.7
Distance: 14.8 mi

Blackhall Colliery

Hetton-le-Hole

House price: £109,947 · £171,437
Crime rate: 89.4 · 94.7
Distance: 8.4 mi

Blaydon

Hetton-le-Hole

House price: £172,401 · £171,437
Crime rate: 89.9 · 94.7
Distance: 14.1 mi

Boldon Colliery

Hetton-le-Hole

House price: £164,057 · £171,437
Crime rate: 98.3 · 94.7
Distance: 8.9 mi

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