Area guide · Northumberland

Living in Hexham

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

At a glance

Hexham is a village in Northumberland, North East with a population of 10,945. The average house price is £325,321 and the overall crime rate is 52.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Hexham ranks

Population

10,945

Avg House Price

£325,321

Crime Rate

52.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

131 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,915

Median Age

47.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Hexham's detached homes (£489,298) command roughly 3.4× the price of a flat (£143,719).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Hexham prices have risen 32% over the last 9 years (£245,572 → £325,321).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£489,298	£437,500	119
Semi-Detached	£283,361	£239,000	111
Terraced	£238,039	£200,000	104
Flat	£143,719	£139,000	46

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Hexham is 52.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Hexham: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (3 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	6
Primary	3
Secondary	3
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Hexham First School	Primary	Good
Hexham Middle School	Secondary	Good
Queen Elizabeth High School	Secondary	Good
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham	Secondary	Good
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham	Primary	Good
The Sele First School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Hexham averages 131 Mbps — 31% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Hexham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	65.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,377

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,945
Median Age	47.9
Median Household Income	£29,915
Employment Rate	52.4%
Owner Occupied	65.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Hexham?

The average house price in Hexham is £325,321 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Hexham?

The most affordable entry point in Hexham is a flat, with an average price of £143,719.

Is Hexham a safe place to live?

Hexham has a recorded crime rate of 52.9 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 Hexham?

Hexham has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Hexham?

Average broadband download speeds in Hexham are around 131 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 85.9% of premises.

How big is Hexham?

Hexham is a settlement in Northumberland with a population of approximately 10,945.

Most compared with

How does Hexham stack up against its neighbours?

Consett

Hexham

House price: £173,763 · £325,321
Crime rate: 89.4 · 52.9
Distance: 13.1 mi

Crawcrook and Greenside

Hexham

House price: £164,178 · £325,321
Crime rate: 89.8 · 52.9
Distance: 12.5 mi

Haltwhistle

Hexham

House price: £252,770 · £325,321
Crime rate: 71.9 · 52.9
Distance: 14.4 mi

Hexham

Leadgate

House price: £325,321 · £115,818
Crime rate: 52.9 · 89.8
Distance: 14.0 mi

Hexham

Ponteland

House price: £325,321 · £583,949
Crime rate: 52.9 · 74.2
Distance: 14.7 mi

Hexham

Prudhoe

House price: £325,321 · £195,177
Crime rate: 52.9 · 29
Distance: 9.9 mi

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