Town comparison
Hexham vs Rowlands Gill
Which is better to live in? 14.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Rowlands Gill is about 38% 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
Rowlands Gill
£235,861
Crime Rate
Hexham
52.9
Rowlands Gill
90.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hexham
100.0%
Rowlands Gill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hexham
131.4
Rowlands Gill
380.3
EPC Rating
Hexham
70.9
Rowlands Gill
71
Median Income
Hexham
£29,915
Rowlands Gill
£27,952
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Rowlands Gill is £235,861, which is 38% less than Hexham at £325,321. The most affordable entry point in Hexham is a flat at £143,719, while in Rowlands Gill it is a terraced at £129,904.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 83% pricier in Hexham (£238,039 vs £129,904).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rowlands Gill prices grew faster — 37% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 52.9 offences per 1,000 people, Hexham is the safer of the two – 70% lower than Rowlands Gill's 90 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hexham is violent-crime, while in Rowlands Gill 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 Rowlands Gill. Hexham has 6 schools in total, while Rowlands Gill has 3.
Hexham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (3 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rowlands Gill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hexham | Rowlands Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rowlands Gill offers faster average downloads at 380.3 Mbps, compared to 131.4 Mbps in Hexham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Hexham and 90.8% in Rowlands Gill. Gigabit availability stands at 14.5% in Hexham and 72.5% in Rowlands Gill.
Rowlands Gill is the faster of the two by 189% on average download speed (380 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Rowlands Gill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Hexham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Hexham and £1,147 in Rowlands Gill. 65.6% of homes in Hexham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Rowlands Gill.
Rowlands Gill has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,915 in Hexham and £27,952 in Rowlands Gill. The median age is 47.9 in Hexham and 44.5 in Rowlands Gill. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Hexham and 52.7% in Rowlands Gill. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Hexham versus 60.2% in Rowlands Gill.
| Indicator | Hexham | Rowlands Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,945 | 5,254 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £27,952 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 27.4% |
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