Hexham vs Leadgate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Leadgate is about 181% cheaper on average. Hexham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hexham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hexham
£325,321
Leadgate
£115,818
Crime Rate
Hexham
52.9
Leadgate
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hexham
100.0%
Leadgate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hexham
131.4
Leadgate
295.2
EPC Rating
Hexham
70.9
Leadgate
71.2
Median Income
Hexham
£29,915
Leadgate
£29,165
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Leadgate more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £115,818 versus £325,321 in Hexham. The most affordable entry point in Hexham is a flat at £143,719, while in Leadgate it is a terraced at £90,140.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 164% pricier in Hexham (£238,039 vs £90,140).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hexham prices grew faster — 32% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Hexham (52.9 per 1,000) compared to Leadgate (89.8 per 1,000), a 70% difference. The most common crime category in Hexham is violent-crime, while in Leadgate 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 Hexham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Leadgate.
Hexham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (3 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leadgate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hexham | Leadgate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Leadgate enjoy 295.2 Mbps on average, while Hexham lags behind at 131.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Hexham and 84.5% in Leadgate. Gigabit availability stands at 14.5% in Hexham and 52% in Leadgate.
Leadgate is the faster of the two by 125% on average download speed (295 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Leadgate is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Hexham's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Hexham and £1,284 in Leadgate. 65.6% of homes in Hexham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67% in Leadgate.
Leadgate has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hexham has a population of 10,945 while Leadgate has 3,339. Median household income is £29,915 in Hexham and £29,164.5 in Leadgate. The median age is 47.9 in Hexham and 46.3 in Leadgate. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Hexham and 51.8% in Leadgate.
| Indicator | Hexham | Leadgate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,945 | 3,339 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £29,164.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 28.7% |
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