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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

NE461LW

St Marys Wynd

NE461XX

Hexham East

NE462LS

Conniscliffe Court

NE462NB

Allendale Road

NE463AQ

Leazes Lane

NE463HB

Tyne Green Mews

NE463LD

Burswell Villas

NE464PT

Main Street

NE461LF

Monks Meadows

NE461QN

Broadgates

NE462HD

Elvaston Road

NE462QA

Maidens Croft

NE463BW

Hexham North

NE463DS

Shaftoe Crescent

NE463JN

Osborne Avenue

NE463LN

Hencotes

NE461RE

Tyne View Terrace

NE462EL

St Cuthberts Terrace

NE463HD

Hebron Terrace

NE464RF

Garden House Bank

NE461DL

Derwent Road

NE461UQ

Laurel Road

NE462FD

Haining Croft

NE462NS

Lowgate

NE463BJ

Shaws Park

NE463DF

Shaftoe Leazes

NE463DU

Westbourne Grove

NE463DW

Shaftoe Leazes

NE463JZ

Leazes Crescent

NE463LS

Beaumont Street

NE463QQ

Circle Place

NE464RR

Hexham North

NE461BS

South Park

NE461DW

Allen Drive

NE461JF

Radcliffe Road

NE461PS

Priestpopple

NE461XA

Hallgate

NE462JN

Causey Hill

NE463AU

Reins Court

NE463PG

Hallstile Bank

NE463RB

Haugh Lane

NE464PG

Hexham North

NE461BD

Wanless Lane

NE461HR

Woodlands

NE461HX

Woodside Villas

NE461NF

Meal Market

NE462BY

Nursery Grange

NE462DE

Allendale Road

NE462HU

St Cuthberts Close

NE462LT

Straker Drive

NE463AH

Leazes Lane

NE463AY

Leazes Park

NE463EB

Cockshaw

NE463HQ

Burn Lane

NE463RZ

Chareway Lane

NE461BP

Dipton Mill Road

NE461DB

Rede Avenue

NE461RB

Quarry Edge

NE461RP

Dipton Mill Road

NE461XQ

Market Place

NE462JR

Causey Hill Road

NE462NL

Lowgate

NE463BS

Alemouth Road

NE463BZ

Seal Terrace

NE463DX

Rye Terrace

NE463JW

High Burswell

NE463PD

Alemouth Road

NE463PX

Garden Terrace

NE463PZ

River View

NE464QJ

Hexham North

NE461DR

Maidens Walk

NE461DT

Maiden's Walk

NE463BT

Hexham North

NE463EU

Prior Terrace

NE463JY

Quatre Bras

NE463LW

Sele Court

NE463QX

Cockshaw

NE464DR

Cross Bank

NE464PN

Northumberland Court

NE464SB

Millersfield Close

NE462PU

Hexham North

NE463HR

Hexham North

NE463LT

Beaumont Street

NE463NA

Beaumont Street

NE464FE

Lily Mews

NE462EY

St Andrews Road

NE461AY

Hackwood Park

NE461LB

East Woodlands

NE461LD

Hillside Road

NE461LS

Cattle Market

NE461RQ

Linnels Bank

NE462BQ

Valebrook

NE464PF

Hexham North

NE461AS

Gibson Fields

NE461UL

Corbridge Road

NE461XY

Hexham East

NE462AP

Priestlands Grove

NE464PU

Main Street

NE461LG

Fairwood Road

NE461NJ

Cattle Market

Data Sources

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