Town comparison
Hexham vs Ryton
Which is better to live in? 13.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Ryton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 57% lower. Hexham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hexham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hexham
£325,321
Ryton
£207,489
Crime Rate
Hexham
52.9
Ryton
90.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hexham
100.0%
Ryton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hexham
131.4
Ryton
390.3
EPC Rating
Hexham
70.9
Ryton
70.6
Median Income
Hexham
£29,915
Ryton
£27,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Hexham commands an average of £325,321, compared with £207,489 in Ryton – a difference of 57%. The most affordable entry point in Hexham is a flat at £143,719, while in Ryton it is a flat at £104,380.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 53% pricier in Hexham (£238,039 vs £155,413).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hexham prices grew faster — 32% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastHexham has a crime rate of 52.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70% lower than Ryton at 90 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hexham is violent-crime, while in Ryton 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 EastFamilies may prefer Hexham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Ryton. There are 6 schools in Hexham and 5 in Ryton.
Hexham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (3 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ryton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hexham | Ryton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 390.3 Mbps in Ryton and 131.4 Mbps in Hexham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Hexham and 94.7% in Ryton. Gigabit availability stands at 14.5% in Hexham and 74.2% in Ryton.
Ryton is the faster of the two by 197% on average download speed (390 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hexham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Ryton averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Hexham and £1,103 in Ryton. 65.6% of homes in Hexham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Ryton.
Hexham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,915 in Hexham and £27,490 in Ryton. The median age is 47.9 in Hexham and 44.4 in Ryton. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Hexham versus 58% in Ryton. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Hexham and 54.1% in Ryton.
| Indicator | Hexham | Ryton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,945 | 8,804 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 28% |
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