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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

NE464RH

Hexham North

NE462JW

Causey Hill Road

NE463JH

Alexandra Terrace

NE464NJ

Queens Close

NE461UL

Corbridge Road

NE464PE

Hexham North

NE461HS

Monks Terrace

NE461HT

Woodlands

NE461QF

Hewson Court

NE461TP

Linnels Bank

NE463NB

Beaumont Street

NE463RJ

West Quarter

NE462BA

St Matthews Road

NE461EX

Station Cottages

NE462JP

Causey Hill Road

NE463JS

Burnland Villas

NE463JR

Windsor Terrace

NE462DP

Highford Lane

NE462NQ

Allendale Road

NE461NF

Meal Market

NE462AH

Priestlands Avenue

NE464PZ

Orchard Avenue

NE462QE

St Wilfrids Court

NE461DS

Broomhaugh Close

NE461DU

Broomhaugh Close

NE463PF

Back Row

NE464HQ

Hexham North

NE463BZ

Seal Terrace

NE464NA

Hexham North

NE461AH

South Park

NE461XH

Priestpopple

NE461NY

Vine Court

NE463QR

Tanners Row

NE464NH

Bishops Hill

NE462HS

Elvaston Drive

NE462BG

Causey Brae

NE461DB

Rede Avenue

NE461XL

Tyne Mills

NE461DY

Springfield Road

NE463NP

Gilesgate

NE462AR

St Pauls Road

NE461AY

Hackwood Park

NE461LG

Fairwood Road

NE461RB

Quarry Edge

NE463QG

Garland Place

NE463LZ

Beaumont Street

NE461UF

Dotland Close

NE464DR

Cross Bank

NE463JT

Burnland Terrace

NE462AJ

Priestlands Road

NE461EF

Valley View

NE463PZ

River View

NE463HF

Tyne Green

NE463BU

Bowman Drive

NE464RR

Hexham North

NE463EF

Millfield Terrace

NE461EW

Coach House Drive

NE461DR

Maidens Walk

NE463DT

Portland Terrace

NE463NL

Tanners Yard

NE461EG

Moonfield

NE464RU

Howford Lane

NE462AQ

Priestlands Crescent

NE463BG

West Road

NE461EE

Ashwood Road

NE462FD

Haining Croft

NE463EJ

Eilansgate

NE463PJ

Alemouth Road

NE461PF

Priestpopple

NE462NJ

Allendale Road

NE461BW

Eastgate

NE461EP

Priestpopple

NE462BD

St Pauls Road

NE461BT

South Park

NE462RE

Oak Close

NE461NR

Hexham North

NE462NB

Allendale Road

NE461HH

Peth Head

NE461UN

Corbridge Road

NE463JJ

Whitby Avenue

NE464SB

Millersfield Close

NE461HD

Sawmill Cottages

NE462RB

Dickson Drive

NE462HZ

Robson Drive

NE461BU

Wanless Lane

NE461RX

Hexham West

NE462EW

Hencotes

NE463DR

Ada Crescent

NE463JL

Burswell Avenue

NE463HW

Hexham North

NE463DD

West End

NE464LD

Hexham North

NE461AL

Hackwood Glade

NE461HQ

Peth Head

NE461FA

Orchard Mews

NE462JB

Armstrong Close

NE463JN

Osborne Avenue

NE461AR

Priestpopple

NE463JZ

Leazes Crescent

NE463RR

Hexham North

Data Sources

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