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Hexham & Acomb

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About

Hexham & Acomb is situated in the Tyne Valley west of Newcastle. The area centres on the historic market town of Hexham, with its abbey and racecourse, and the adjoining residential suburb of Acomb. The landscape is defined by the River Tyne and surrounding farmland, with the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the west.

The area functions as a commercial and administrative hub for Tynedale. Its weekly market and independent shops serve the surrounding rural communities. The Hexham Old Gaol is one of the oldest purpose-built prisons in England, offering insight into the region's border history. Local life is closely connected to the river, surrounding footpaths, and the open countryside.

Area overview

On average Hexham & Acomb has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hexham & Acomb is £48,992 per year. There are 8 schools in Hexham & Acomb: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hexham & Acomb is home to around 12,642 people, with a population density of about 356.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hexham & Acomb Population
12,642
Population density
356.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.4(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.29(-42%)
Public order
7.91(-10%)
Shoplifting
7.04(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.88(-42%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,051
95.33%
Other White
252
1.99%
Irish
54
0.43%
Other Asian
44
0.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.35%
Total population: 12,642

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,510
41.93%
No qualifications
1,626
15.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,550
14.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,316
12.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
880
8.18%
Total 16+ residents: 10,756

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,581
43.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,403
23.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
793
13.26%
Other social rented
654
10.94%
Social rents from council
373
6.24%
Total households: 5,980

Property prices in Hexham & Acomb

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Hexham & Acomb area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hexham & Acomb in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hexham & Acomb over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£425,000
Flats33£145,000
Semi-Detached52£231,500
Terraced42£237,500

10 years median price trend in Hexham & Acomb

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hexham & Acomb.

All postcodes in Hexham & Acomb

NE461UH

Dene Park

NE463QB

Gilesgate

NE463EG

Millfield Gardens

NE461LN

Fore Street

NE462JP

Causey Hill Road

NE461AQ

Park Well

NE463QW

Albion Terrace

NE461DU

Broomhaugh Close

NE462HZ

Robson Drive

NE463QU

Cockshaw

NE464NJ

Queens Close

NE464PD

Hexham North

NE461DE

Chirdon Crescent

NE461JG

White Cross

NE461QB

Argyle Terrace

NE461RJ

Linnels Bank

NE461SA

Yarridge Road

NE462AB

Hextol Crescent

NE462NH

Allendale Road

NE463AB

Low Burswell

NE461HB

Station Road

NE461DX

Dale Court

NE461AZ

Hackwood Park

NE461JE

Dilston Avenue

NE462AT

St Johns Road

NE462AY

Causey Hill

NE462BJ

Causey Park

NE462DH

Allendale Road

NE462HQ

Croft Terrace

NE462NY

Milburn Close

NE462PD

Benson Close

NE463BU

Bowman Drive

NE463DT

Portland Terrace

NE463NB

Beaumont Street

NE463RN

Shaws Lane

NE464RG

Millersfield

NE461EZ

Station Road

NE461HG

Dean Street

NE461PH

Priestpopple

NE461UF

Dotland Close

NE463AT

Leazes Lane

NE463NF

Hexham North

NE461RF

Hexham East

NE461UY

Dene Park

NE461XS

Hexham North

NE464PE

Hexham North

NE462BG

Causey Brae

NE462HP

Elvaston Drive

NE463DH

Fairfield

NE463ED

Fenwick Grove

NE464PH

The Green

NE464PX

South View

NE461BU

Wanless Lane

NE461BZ

Wanless Lane

NE461EQ

Abbey View

NE461LL

Churchlands

NE462DZ

Hencotes Mews

NE462LR

Bishopton Way

NE462RF

Holly Close

NE464NA

Hexham North

NE461DY

Springfield Road

NE461ET

Station Road

NE461HJ

Dene Avenue

NE461RG

West View Terrace

NE462AX

St Matthews Road

NE462AZ

St Matthews Road

NE462BU

St Pauls Road

NE463DP

Crescent Avenue

NE463LF

Hexham North

NE463RY

Spital Cottages

NE463SG

Burn Lane

NE464PQ

Hexham North

NE464RW

Hexham North

NE462NZ

Heatheryhill

NE461DH

Chirdon Crescent

NE461HQ

Peth Head

NE462DF

Hextol Terrace

NE462NE

Merryleazes

NE463AF

Beech Avenue

NE461LJ

Eldon Road

NE461NG

St Mary's Chare

NE461PU

Maidens Walk

NE461RD

Shield Close Cottages

NE462HA

Elvaston Road

NE462JD

Percy Close

NE462RB

Dickson Drive

NE463JS

Burnland Villas

NE463NH

Gilesgate

NE463NU

Market Street

NE461AF

Priestpopple

NE461LQ

Edgewood

NE462EB

Battle Hill

NE462JF

Causey Hill

NE462NQ

Allendale Road

NE463DB

West End Terrace

NE463ER

Eilansgate Terrace

NE463LA

Glen Terrace

NE463QH

Haugh Lane

NE461EB

Woodlea Crescent

NE461AG

South Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.