Hexham vs Throckley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Throckley offers lower property prices by roughly 91%. Hexham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Hexham
£325,321
Throckley
£169,898
Crime Rate
Hexham
52.9
Throckley
109.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hexham
100.0%
Throckley
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Hexham
131.4
Throckley
425
EPC Rating
Hexham
70.9
Throckley
71.3
Median Income
Hexham
£29,915
Throckley
£28,888
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Throckley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £169,898 versus £325,321 in Hexham. The most affordable entry point in Hexham is a flat at £143,719, while in Throckley it is a semi-detached at £164,575.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 115% pricier in Hexham (£489,298 vs £227,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hexham prices grew faster — 32% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 52.9 offences per 1,000 people, Hexham is the safer of the two – 106% lower than Throckley's 109.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hexham is violent-crime, while in Throckley 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 data is not fully available for both Hexham and Throckley. Hexham has 6 schools and Throckley has 1 schools.
Hexham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (3 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Throckley School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Hexham | Throckley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Throckley enjoy 425.0 Mbps on average, while Hexham lags behind at 131.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Hexham and 95.7% in Throckley. Gigabit availability stands at 14.5% in Hexham and 82.3% in Throckley.
Throckley is the faster of the two by 223% on average download speed (425 vs 131 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Throckley is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Hexham's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,377 in Hexham and £1,192 in Throckley. 65.6% of homes in Hexham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.8% in Throckley.
Throckley has more energy-efficient housing — 66.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hexham has a population of 10,945 while Throckley has 6,207. Median household income is £29,915 in Hexham and £28,888.3 in Throckley. The median age is 47.9 in Hexham and 43.8 in Throckley. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Hexham and 52.3% in Throckley.
| Indicator | Hexham | Throckley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,945 | 6,207 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,915 | £28,888.3 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 52.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 57.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 31.1% |
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