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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

NE462LP

Lansdowne Court

NE462PZ

The Oaks

NE464RF

Garden House Bank

NE463BL

Burnland Terrace

NE462RD

Elm Close

NE464QU

Orchard Avenue

NE464RZ

Garden House Drive

NE461QL

Chisholm Place

NE463DB

West End Terrace

NE463HR

Hexham North

NE464SA

Acomb Industrial Estate

NE461JF

Radcliffe Road

NE463EG

Millfield Gardens

NE462PD

Benson Close

NE463QT

Dunwoodie Terrace

NE463PB

Market Place

NE463QH

Haugh Lane

NE463LB

Leazes Lane

NE461SB

Causey Hill Road

NE463JB

Whetstone Bridge Road

NE462HD

Elvaston Road

NE463AR

Shaws Lane

NE461XP

Hexham North

NE463BJ

Shaws Park

NE462EA

St Wilfrids Road

NE461NU

North Terrace

NE464QL

Tynedale Terrace

NE462EN

Burncroft

NE462DD

Highford Lane

NE461BD

Wanless Lane

NE461UP

Anick View

NE462JQ

Causey Way

NE464RT

Hexham North

NE461UU

Battle Hill

NE462ES

St Cuthberts Lane

NE462DL

Causey Hill

NE461JB

Langley Avenue

NE461WJ

Hornbeam Crescent

NE461JA

Bywell Avenue

NE461UE

Eastwood Grange Road

NE464SD

Dobson Gardens

NE462DN

Causey Hill

NE461UQ

Laurel Road

NE462HL

Elvaston Park Road

NE462LR

Bishopton Way

NE462RF

Holly Close

NE462QF

Charlton Close

NE463BW

Hexham North

NE461XD

Hallgate

NE461LN

Fore Street

NE461QB

Argyle Terrace

NE461HL

Hexham North

NE464RX

Chapel Close

NE462BJ

Causey Park

NE463LT

Beaumont Street

NE462HE

St Hildas Road

NE462HF

St Oswalds Road

NE462BP

Lowgate

NE463QQ

Circle Place

NE463NY

Hexham North

NE461PB

Priestpopple

NE463AU

Reins Court

NE462AW

Priestlands Close

NE461XB

Wentworth Place

NE463SW

Pudding Mews

NE464QN

The Terrace

NE464PN

Northumberland Court

NE464LB

West Oakwood Cottages

NE461AQ

Park Well

NE461QQ

Orchard Place

NE463AT

Leazes Lane

NE461BS

South Park

NE462EU

St Cuthbert's Lane

NE462DQ

South View Gardens

NE463ED

Fenwick Grove

NE461HA

Peth Head

NE461XT

Burn Lane

NE461LW

St Marys Wynd

NE461EJ

Bondgate Court

NE463BN

Shaws Lane

NE464RL

Hexham North

NE462HW

Elvaston Road

NE463QS

Cockshaw

NE461LL

Churchlands

NE461JQ

White Cross

NE463AD

Beech Hill

NE463SH

St Accas Court

NE463HY

Burn Lane

NE463JY

Quatre Bras

NE463EL

Carlisle Terrace

NE464QF

Hexham North

NE463NH

Gilesgate

NE461NH

St Marys Chare

NE463DF

Shaftoe Leazes

NE461BX

Allen Drive

NE463LA

Glen Terrace

NE463DL

Leazes Terrace

NE461EH

Gaprigg Court

NE463JQ

Alexandra Terrace

NE461PQ

Priestpopple

Data Sources

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