Haltwhistle vs Hexham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Haltwhistle offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Hexham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haltwhistle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Haltwhistle
£252,770
Hexham
£325,321
Crime Rate
Haltwhistle
71.9
Hexham
52.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Haltwhistle
100.0%
Hexham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Haltwhistle
73.5
Hexham
131.4
EPC Rating
Haltwhistle
70.9
Hexham
70.9
Median Income
Haltwhistle
£29,915
Hexham
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Haltwhistle is £252,770, which is 22% less than Hexham at £325,321. The most affordable entry point in Haltwhistle is a flat at £92,583, while in Hexham it is a flat at £143,719.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 46% pricier in Hexham (£489,298 vs £264,700).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haltwhistle prices grew faster — 49% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Hexham (52.9 per 1,000) compared to Haltwhistle (71.9 per 1,000), a 36% difference. The most common crime category in Haltwhistle 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 EastHaltwhistle has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Hexham. Haltwhistle has 1 schools in total, while Hexham has 6.
Haltwhistle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Haltwhistle | Hexham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hexham offers faster average downloads at 131.4 Mbps, compared to 73.5 Mbps in Haltwhistle. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.9% of premises in Haltwhistle and 85.9% in Hexham. Gigabit availability stands at 1.9% in Haltwhistle and 14.5% in Hexham.
Hexham is the faster of the two by 79% on average download speed (131 vs 74 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Haltwhistle are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Hexham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Haltwhistle and £1,377 in Hexham. 65.6% of homes in Haltwhistle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Hexham.
Haltwhistle has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,915 in Haltwhistle and £29,915 in Hexham. The median age is 47.9 in Haltwhistle and 47.9 in Hexham. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Haltwhistle and 52.4% in Hexham. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Haltwhistle versus 65.2% in Hexham.
| Indicator | Haltwhistle | Hexham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,646 | 10,945 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £29,915 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 30.7% |
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