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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

NE461BT

South Park

NE461HY

Hudshaw Gardens

NE461JN

North View

NE462JJ

Causey Hill Way

NE463DZ

Pearsons Terrace

NE463JX

Leazes Crescent

NE463NP

Gilesgate

NE463QG

Garland Place

NE464SA

Acomb Industrial Estate

NE464PP

West View

NE461QS

Dene Park

NE461BY

Allen Drive

NE462AL

Priestlands Drive

NE462BE

St Pauls Road

NE462EP

Temperley Place

NE462HG

St Georges Road

NE463BA

Leazes Lane

NE463BF

Burn Lane

NE463EJ

Eilansgate

NE462LZ

Highford Lane

NE461DD

Chirdon Crescent

NE461DS

Broomhaugh Close

NE462HF

St Oswalds Road

NE462LX

Iveson Road

NE463JP

Osborne Avenue

NE463JQ

Alexandra Terrace

NE463NL

Tanners Yard

NE463QJ

Alexander Place

NE463QZ

Hexham North

NE464HQ

Hexham North

NE461EL

Ashwood Road

NE461JD

Beaufront Avenue

NE461PQ

Priestpopple

NE461WH

Bramble Gardens

NE462AR

St Pauls Road

NE462JS

Yarridge Road

NE463DL

Leazes Terrace

NE462AS

Hexham East

NE461NT

Vine Terrace

NE461DN

Nent Grove

NE461EG

Moonfield

NE462BL

Valebrook

NE462ET

St Cuthberts Lane

NE462NG

Southlands

NE463QD

Gilesgate

NE464PL

Main Street

NE464PW

Main Street

NE461AB

Hawthorn Court

NE461AW

Long Close

NE461QJ

Corbridge Road

NE461XT

Burn Lane

NE462JW

Causey Hill Road

NE462QF

Charlton Close

NE463HA

Burn Lane

NE463SQ

Millfield Court

NE461BG

Kings Mews

NE461BW

Eastgate

NE461NU

North Terrace

NE461PA

Broadgates

NE462DU

Falstone Way

NE462FB

Haining Croft

NE463AS

Shaws Lane

NE463BG

West Road

NE463HW

Hexham North

NE464SD

Dobson Gardens

NE461DQ

Green Bank

NE461XL

Tyne Mills

NE462EQ

Hencotes

NE463QN

Glovers Place

NE464RJ

Hexham North

NE464RQ

Millersfield

NE461RS

Linnels Bank

NE462DN

Causey Hill

NE462DY

Hencotes

NE463AP

Shaws Lane

NE463AR

Shaws Lane

NE463EF

Millfield Terrace

NE464QB

Orchard Terrace

NE464RE

Alnmouth Terrace

NE461HN

Dene Park

NE461ND

Fore Street

NE461RT

Dipton Mill Road

NE462DA

Wydon Park

NE462DJ

Lincoln Terrace

NE464NU

Ferry Road

NE464RH

Hexham North

NE464RL

Hexham North

NE463SB

West Boat

NE461AH

South Park

NE461BH

Eastgate

NE461XG

Market Place

NE462HY

Ridley Close

NE462PF

Patterson Close

NE463AG

Beech Hill

NE463AL

The Link

NE463BD

Broadway Gardens

NE463QS

Cockshaw

NE464QN

The Terrace

NE461JQ

White Cross

NE461EE

Ashwood Road

Data Sources

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