Hexham vs Prudhoe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Prudhoe is about 67% cheaper on average. Prudhoe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hexham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hexham
£325,321
Prudhoe
£195,177
Crime Rate
Hexham
52.9
Prudhoe
29.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hexham
100.0%
Prudhoe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hexham
131.4
Prudhoe
376.9
EPC Rating
Hexham
70.9
Prudhoe
70.8
Median Income
Hexham
£29,915
Prudhoe
£28,703
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Prudhoe is £195,177, which is 67% less than Hexham at £325,321. The most affordable entry point in Hexham is a flat at £143,719, while in Prudhoe it is a flat at £120,475.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 76% pricier in Hexham (£283,361 vs £160,652).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hexham prices grew faster — 32% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 29 offences per 1,000 people, Prudhoe is the safer of the two – 82% lower than Hexham's 52.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hexham is violent-crime, while in Prudhoe 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 EastHexham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Prudhoe. Hexham has 6 schools in total, while Prudhoe has 6.
Hexham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (3 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Prudhoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hexham | Prudhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Prudhoe offers faster average downloads at 376.9 Mbps, compared to 131.4 Mbps in Hexham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Hexham and 95.4% in Prudhoe. Gigabit availability stands at 14.5% in Hexham and 68% in Prudhoe.
Prudhoe is the faster of the two by 187% on average download speed (377 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hexham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Prudhoe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Hexham and £1,240 in Prudhoe. 65.6% of homes in Hexham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Prudhoe.
Hexham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,915 in Hexham and £28,702.5 in Prudhoe. The median age is 47.9 in Hexham and 46.1 in Prudhoe. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Hexham and 53.2% in Prudhoe. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Hexham versus 61.6% in Prudhoe.
| Indicator | Hexham | Prudhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,945 | 9,756 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £28,702.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 29.4% |
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