| Council | County Durham |
| Crime Rate | High for a North East village 52% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
The average house price in Hesleden is £179,446, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Hesleden house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Hesleden a nice place to live?
Hesleden is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Hesleden?
Hesleden has a high crime rate for a North East village, with around 113 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 52% above the national average, and 21% above the Durham average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.
What are the best schools in Hesleden?
Hesleden has 16 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is The Academy at Shotton Hall. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall and Yohden Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Hesleden?
The majority of residents in Hesleden identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (98%). The most common religion is Christian (57%).