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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

NE462RG

Birch Close

NE463SQ

Millfield Court

NE461AG

South Park

NE463AZ

Leazes Lane

NE463QX

Cockshaw

NE464RY

Howford Lane

NE463EW

Eilansgate

NE463AN

The Link

NE462EL

St Cuthberts Terrace

NE462AB

Hextol Crescent

NE461RQ

Linnels Bank

NE461EN

Maidens Walk

NE463ES

Eilanville

NE461AF

Priestpopple

NE461BF

Hexham East

NE464NU

Ferry Road

NE461HR

Woodlands

NE461RP

Dipton Mill Road

NE462JG

Causey Hill

NE463DP

Crescent Avenue

NE463PU

Haugh Lane Industrial Estate

NE463RS

Hexham North

NE463LE

Woodbine Terrace

NE462HR

Elvaston Grove

NE461HN

Dene Park

NE461PN

County Mills

NE463EX

Eilansgate

NE462EJ

Hencotes

NE463AL

The Link

NE464QB

Orchard Terrace

NE464PB

Burn Lane

NE461AS

Gibson Fields

NE462NZ

Heatheryhill

NE461HG

Dean Street

NE462DT

Falstone Way

NE462NN

Lowgate

NE463RN

Shaws Lane

NE462JL

Causey Hill Way

NE461XW

Hexham North

NE462QD

Loughbrow Park

NE463RY

Spital Cottages

NE461QN

Broadgates

NE462JN

Causey Hill

NE461QJ

Corbridge Road

NE463DG

Hexham West

NE461HU

Woodside

NE464QE

Morrison Terrace

NE463HT

Westfield Close

NE464FE

Lily Mews

NE463QW

Albion Terrace

NE462DZ

Hencotes Mews

NE463EY

Foundry Cottages

NE464NY

Hexham North

NE461BY

Allen Drive

NE462LS

Conniscliffe Court

NE462DF

Hextol Terrace

NE461BG

Kings Mews

NE461HJ

Dene Avenue

NE461NQ

St Marys Chare

NE461NW

Jubilee Buildings

NE463PW

Orchard Terrace

NE464QP

Orchard Avenue

NE462EP

Temperley Place

NE462QA

Maidens Croft

NE461DE

Chirdon Crescent

NE461UX

Blackthorn Close

NE463EB

Cockshaw

NE463QJ

Alexander Place

NE461DG

Bondgate Close

NE461EZ

Station Road

NE464SZ

The Orchard

NE461RE

Tyne View Terrace

NE464PS

Rutters Terrace

NE461XF

Hallgate

NE463BA

Leazes Lane

NE463NS

Market Street

NE462DY

Hencotes

NE461AJ

Station Road

NE461HP

Hexham North

NE461LF

Monks Meadows

NE461BL

Eastgate

NE463EE

Windmill Hill

NE462NS

Lowgate

NE464PY

Main Street

NE463LF

Hexham North

NE463AW

Dukes Road

NE462NT

Causey Hill Road

NE462BQ

Valebrook

NE463RU

Burn Lane

NE463EU

Prior Terrace

NE463BD

Broadway Gardens

NE461LH

Glanton Road

NE464LA

Oakwood Bank

NE464QZ

Redburn Crescent

NE463QY

Kingsgate

NE463JD

Whetstone Bridge Road

NE462BL

Valebrook

NE462JD

Percy Close

NE463NJ

Gilesgate

NE463HB

Tyne Green Mews

Data Sources

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