Consett vs Hexham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Consett wins on house prices with a 47% gap. Hexham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Consett edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Consett
£173,763
Hexham
£325,321
Crime Rate
Consett
89.4
Hexham
52.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Consett
100.0%
Hexham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Consett
295.2
Hexham
131.4
EPC Rating
Consett
71.2
Hexham
70.9
Median Income
Consett
£29,165
Hexham
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Hexham commands an average of £325,321, compared with £173,763 in Consett – a difference of 47%. The most affordable entry point in Consett is a flat at £76,870, while in Hexham it is a flat at £143,719.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 52% pricier in Hexham (£238,039 vs £115,439).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Consett prices grew faster — 33% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Hexham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.9 per 1,000 versus 89.4 per 1,000 in Consett. The most common crime category in Consett is violent-crime, while in Hexham 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 EastFamilies may prefer Consett, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hexham. There are 11 schools in Consett and 6 in Hexham.
Consett School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hexham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (3 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Consett | Hexham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 6 |
| Primary | 10 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 295.2 Mbps in Consett and 131.4 Mbps in Hexham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.5% of premises in Consett and 85.9% in Hexham. Gigabit availability stands at 52% in Consett and 14.5% in Hexham.
Consett is the faster of the two by 125% on average download speed (295 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Consett, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Hexham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Consett and £1,377 in Hexham. 67% of homes in Consett have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Hexham.
Consett has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,915 in Hexham and £29,164.5 in Consett. The median age is 46.3 in Consett and 47.9 in Hexham. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Consett and 52.4% in Hexham. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Consett versus 65.2% in Hexham. Consett has a population of 29,874 and Hexham has 10,945.
| Indicator | Consett | Hexham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,874 | 10,945 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,164.5 | £29,915 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.7% | 30.7% |
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