Town comparison
Hexham vs Ponteland
Which is better to live in? 14.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Hexham offers lower property prices by roughly 44%. Hexham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hexham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hexham
£325,321
Ponteland
£583,949
Crime Rate
Hexham
52.9
Ponteland
74.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hexham
100.0%
Ponteland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hexham
131.4
Ponteland
176.9
EPC Rating
Hexham
70.9
Ponteland
71.6
Median Income
Hexham
£29,915
Ponteland
£29,588
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Hexham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £325,321 versus £583,949 in Ponteland. The most affordable entry point in Hexham is a flat at £143,719, while in Ponteland it is a flat at £194,863.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Ponteland (£396,612 vs £238,039).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ponteland prices grew faster — 45% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 52.9 offences per 1,000 people, Hexham is the safer of the two – 40% lower than Ponteland's 74.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hexham is violent-crime, while in Ponteland 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 Ponteland.
Hexham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (3 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ponteland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hexham | Ponteland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ponteland enjoy 176.9 Mbps on average, while Hexham lags behind at 131.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Hexham and 77.3% in Ponteland. Gigabit availability stands at 14.5% in Hexham and 26.5% in Ponteland.
Ponteland is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (177 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ponteland is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Hexham's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Hexham and £1,236 in Ponteland. 65.6% of homes in Hexham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Ponteland.
Ponteland has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hexham has a population of 10,945 while Ponteland has 10,149. Median household income is £29,915 in Hexham and £29,587.5 in Ponteland. The median age is 47.9 in Hexham and 43.5 in Ponteland. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Hexham and 51.3% in Ponteland.
| Indicator | Hexham | Ponteland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,945 | 10,149 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £29,587.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 51.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 57.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 32.6% |
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