Blaydon vs Hetton-le-Hole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hetton Le Hole offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Blaydon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blaydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blaydon
£172,401
Hetton-le-Hole
£171,437
Crime Rate
Blaydon
89.9
Hetton-le-Hole
94.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blaydon
100.0%
Hetton-le-Hole
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blaydon
431.3
Hetton-le-Hole
459.7
EPC Rating
Blaydon
70.6
Hetton-le-Hole
72.4
Median Income
Blaydon
£27,490
Hetton-le-Hole
£28,343
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Hetton Le Hole more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £171,437 versus £172,401 in Blaydon. The most affordable entry point in Blaydon is a flat at £78,577, 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 Blaydon (£302,301 vs £216,600).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blaydon prices grew faster — 22% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.9 offences per 1,000 people, Blaydon is the safer of the two – 5% lower than Hetton Le Hole's 94.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blaydon 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 EastSchool quality favours Blaydon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Hetton Le Hole.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 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 | Blaydon | Hetton-le-Hole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hetton Le Hole enjoy 459.7 Mbps on average, while Blaydon lags behind at 431.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Blaydon and 97% in Hetton Le Hole. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Blaydon and 90.1% in Hetton Le Hole.
Hetton Le Hole is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (460 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hetton Le Hole is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Blaydon's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Blaydon and £1,124 in Hetton Le Hole. 64.6% of homes in Blaydon 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 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blaydon has a population of 14,237 while Hetton Le Hole has 8,968. Median household income is £28,342.5 in Hetton Le Hole and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.4 in Blaydon and 44.5 in Hetton Le Hole. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Blaydon and 51.5% in Hetton Le Hole.
| Indicator | Blaydon | Hetton-le-Hole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,237 | 8,968 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,490 | £28,342.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28% | 25.6% |
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