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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 54 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
54
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
25.87(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.89(-41%)
Shoplifting
7.12(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.96(-39%)
Public order
6.57(-20%)
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 207 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Hexham & Acomb area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £1,050,000.

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
Flats35£145,000
Detached59£450,000
Semi-Detached60£253,931
Terraced53£245,000

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

NE462ER

Hencotes

NE462JJ

Causey Hill Way

NE462EQ

Hencotes

NE462JT

Dipton Mill Road

NE462DG

Allendale Road

NE461DP

Maiden's Walk

NE463PT

Haugh Lane

NE462AZ

St Matthews Road

NE462LX

Iveson Road

NE462HG

St Georges Road

NE461LD

Hillside Road

NE461DQ

Green Bank

NE464DP

Hexham North

NE463NU

Market Street

NE463DS

Shaftoe Crescent

NE462HX

Hencotes Court

NE463HP

Hexham North

NE463RT

West Road

NE462ET

St Cuthberts Lane

NE461ET

Station Road

NE464RB

Alnmouth Cottages

NE463AH

Leazes Lane

NE464QS

Cross Bank

NE461BH

Eastgate

NE463JA

Portland Gardens

NE461BP

Dipton Mill Road

NE462EY

St Andrews Road

NE461DF

Bondgate Close

NE462PF

Patterson Close

NE463JP

Osborne Avenue

NE464PU

Main Street

NE461RT

Dipton Mill Road

NE463BE

West Road

NE463SG

Burn Lane

NE463NR

Market Street

NE463NX

Market Place

NE464RP

Hexham North

NE461RD

Shield Close Cottages

NE463HD

Hebron Terrace

NE463HA

Burn Lane

NE461TL

Eastwood Grange Court

NE461XQ

Market Place

NE461LE

Eastfields

NE462DU

Falstone Way

NE462HT

Elvaston Park Road

NE463EQ

South Rigg

NE462NY

Milburn Close

NE462JR

Causey Hill Road

NE463AG

Beech Hill

NE461EL

Ashwood Road

NE463DU

Westbourne Grove

NE463QL

Holy Island

NE463PD

Alemouth Road

NE463EA

Westbourne Grove

NE463QP

Wilkinson Place

NE463QN

Glovers Place

NE462NH

Allendale Road

NE463JF

Tynedale Villas

NE463BQ

Bowman Drive

NE462BE

St Pauls Road

NE462JA

Collingwood Drive

NE461RG

West View Terrace

NE463SB

West Boat

NE463LX

Cowgarth

NE464PL

Main Street

NE463ET

Spittal Terrace

NE463AQ

Leazes Lane

NE463PG

Hallstile Bank

NE462LT

Straker Drive

NE462NF

Allendale Road

NE463LJ

Gibson Place

NE462PG

Craneshaugh Close

NE461RA

Shield Court

NE461AX

Hackwood Park

NE462AS

Hexham East

NE464NT

Ferry Road

NE463QU

Cockshaw

NE464QR

Orchard Avenue

NE462QB

Scott Close

NE461QD

Diamond Square

NE461HE

Hollow Meadows

NE463DJ

Westfield Terrace

NE462HA

Elvaston Road

NE463JG

Tynedale View

NE462EB

Battle Hill

NE463RP

West Road

NE463AE

Leazes Lane

NE464RW

Hexham North

NE463NF

Hexham North

NE461TW

Linnels Bank

NE462AA

Priestlands Lane

NE461DA

Wanless Lane

NE462NG

Southlands

NE463AB

Low Burswell

NE461LQ

Edgewood

NE463HJ

Burn Lane

NE462EX

High St Cuthberts Lane

NE463LN

Hencotes

NE462BX

Wydon Park

NE463QB

Gilesgate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.