Ashington (Northumberland) vs Hebburn

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ashington (northumberland) wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Ashington (northumberland) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashington (northumberland) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Ashington (Northumberland)

£174,887

Hebburn

£175,771

Crime Rate

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Ashington (Northumberland)

71.4

Hebburn

98.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Ashington (Northumberland)

85.7%

Hebburn

83.3%

Avg Download Speed

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Ashington (Northumberland)

477.7

Hebburn

457.4

EPC Rating

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Ashington (Northumberland)

70.9

Hebburn

70.3

Median Income

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Ashington (Northumberland)

£29,915

Hebburn

£27,564

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North East

Property in Hebburn commands an average of £175,771, compared with £174,887 in Ashington (northumberland) – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Ashington (northumberland) is a flat at £58,688, while in Hebburn it is a flat at £79,725.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Hebburn (£146,843 vs £95,999).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Hebburn prices grew faster — 25% vs 20%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North East

Residents of Ashington (northumberland) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 71.4 per 1,000 versus 98.4 per 1,000 in Hebburn. The most common crime category in Ashington (northumberland) is violent-crime, while in Hebburn it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Schools & Education

Best for schools in North East

Families may prefer Ashington (northumberland), where 85.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Hebburn. There are 8 schools in Ashington (northumberland) and 8 in Hebburn.

Ashington (Northumberland) School Inspection Breakdown

85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Hebburn School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Ashington (Northumberland)	Hebburn
Total Schools	8	8
Primary	6	6
Secondary	2	2
% Top two bands	85.7%	83.3%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 477.7 Mbps in Ashington (northumberland) and 457.4 Mbps in Hebburn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Ashington (northumberland) and 96.7% in Hebburn. Gigabit availability stands at 94.8% in Ashington (northumberland) and 90.4% in Hebburn.

Ashington (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (478 vs 457 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ashington (northumberland), scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Hebburn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Ashington (northumberland) and £1,083 in Hebburn. 65.6% of homes in Ashington (northumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Hebburn.

Ashington (northumberland) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,915 in Ashington (northumberland) and £27,564 in Hebburn. The median age is 47.9 in Ashington (northumberland) and 44.7 in Hebburn. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Ashington (northumberland) and 51.5% in Hebburn. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Ashington (northumberland) versus 56.6% in Hebburn. Ashington (northumberland) has a population of 28,279 and Hebburn has 21,341.

Indicator	Ashington (Northumberland)	Hebburn
Population	28,279	21,341
Median Age	47.9	44.7
Median Household Income	£29,915	£27,564
Employment Rate	52.4%	51.5%
Owner Occupied	65.2%	56.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%	26.1%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashington (northumberland) and Hebburn?

Ashington (northumberland) and Hebburn are approximately 14.3 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashington (northumberland) or Hebburn?

Ashington (northumberland) is cheaper, with an average house price of £174,887.

Is Ashington (northumberland) or Hebburn safer?

Ashington (northumberland) has the lower crime rate at 71.4 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ashington (northumberland) or Hebburn?

Ashington (northumberland) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 85.7%.

Which has faster broadband, Ashington (northumberland) or Hebburn?

Ashington (northumberland) has faster average broadband at 477.7 Mbps.

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