Birtley vs Hetton-le-Hole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hetton Le Hole is about 7% cheaper on average. Birtley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birtley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birtley
£184,121
Hetton-le-Hole
£171,437
Crime Rate
Birtley
89.8
Hetton-le-Hole
94.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birtley
100.0%
Hetton-le-Hole
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birtley
406.6
Hetton-le-Hole
459.7
EPC Rating
Birtley
71.8
Hetton-le-Hole
72.4
Median Income
Birtley
£28,058
Hetton-le-Hole
£28,343
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Hetton Le Hole is £171,437, which is 7% less than Birtley at £184,121. The most affordable entry point in Birtley is a flat at £68,516, while in Hetton Le Hole it is a terraced at £140,812.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Birtley (£303,034 vs £216,600).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birtley prices grew faster — 29% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.8 offences per 1,000 people, Birtley is the safer of the two – 5% lower than Hetton Le Hole's 94.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birtley is violent-crime, while in Hetton Le Hole 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 EastBirtley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Hetton Le Hole. Birtley has 7 schools in total, while Hetton Le Hole has 4.
Birtley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hetton-le-Hole School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birtley | Hetton-le-Hole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 4 |
| Primary | 6 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hetton Le Hole offers faster average downloads at 459.7 Mbps, compared to 406.6 Mbps in Birtley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Birtley and 97% in Hetton Le Hole. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Birtley and 90.1% in Hetton Le Hole.
Hetton Le Hole is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (460 vs 407 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hetton Le Hole are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 71.8 (band C) in Birtley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Birtley and £1,124 in Hetton Le Hole. 69.2% of homes in Birtley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Hetton Le Hole.
Hetton Le Hole has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,342.5 in Hetton Le Hole and £28,058.3 in Birtley. The median age is 44.5 in Birtley and 44.5 in Hetton Le Hole. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Birtley and 51.5% in Hetton Le Hole. Owner-occupancy is 59.5% in Birtley versus 60.3% in Hetton Le Hole.
| Indicator | Birtley | Hetton-le-Hole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,840 | 8,968 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,058.3 | £28,342.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.4% | 25.6% |
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