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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

NE461QD

Diamond Square

NE461UG

Dipton Close

NE462HE

St Hildas Road

NE462PE

Canon Savage Drive

NE462RG

Birch Close

NE464QF

Hexham North

NE464QS

Cross Bank

NE461RY

Dipton Mill Road

NE462BH

Causey Park

NE462HH

Elvaston Road

NE462HL

Elvaston Park Road

NE462LU

The Chase

NE463HJ

Burn Lane

NE463JF

Tynedale Villas

NE463JH

Alexandra Terrace

NE463JR

Windsor Terrace

NE463SW

Pudding Mews

NE463DA

Ethel Terrace

NE463JG

Tynedale View

NE461HD

Sawmill Cottages

NE461HP

Hexham North

NE461JB

Langley Avenue

NE461JJ

White Cross

NE461SB

Causey Hill Road

NE462ER

Hencotes

NE462PB

Henderson Close

NE462QB

Scott Close

NE463EX

Eilansgate

NE461BJ

Wanless Lane

NE461LY

Fore Street

NE461QF

Hewson Court

NE462BB

St Lukes Road

NE463EP

Kingsgate Terrace

NE463HN

Burn Lane

NE463QP

Wilkinson Place

NE463RU

Burn Lane

NE461AT

Gaprigg Court

NE461HW

Sunningdale Cottages

NE461UP

Anick View

NE462EW

Hencotes

NE462NF

Allendale Road

NE463JL

Burswell Avenue

NE463EY

Foundry Cottages

NE461DA

Wanless Lane

NE461EX

Station Cottages

NE461HZ

Hudshaw

NE462QD

Loughbrow Park

NE463EW

Eilansgate

NE463EZ

Chareway

NE463JE

Tynedale Terrace

NE463JJ

Whitby Avenue

NE463LZ

Beaumont Street

NE463NR

Market Street

NE463NS

Market Street

NE461LZ

Fore Street

NE461QQ

Orchard Place

NE461XF

Hallgate

NE462AH

Priestlands Avenue

NE462BS

West Hextol Close

NE462PA

Enderby Drive

NE463AW

Dukes Road

NE463DG

Hexham West

NE463HS

Burn Haugh Estate

NE463LE

Woodbine Terrace

NE463PH

Hallstile Cottages

NE463QF

Gilesgate

NE463RH

Church Row

NE464DP

Hexham North

NE464QP

Orchard Avenue

NE464RB

Alnmouth Cottages

NE463DN

West End

NE461PL

Priestpopple

NE461XB

Wentworth Place

NE462AN

St Marks Road

NE462PR

Coulson Close

NE463AX

Leazes Park

NE463EA

Westbourne Grove

NE464RA

Cross Bank

NE462AG

Cheviot Way

NE461EW

Coach House Drive

NE462AJ

Priestlands Road

NE462AQ

Priestlands Crescent

NE462NJ

Allendale Road

NE462NT

Causey Hill Road

NE463AA

Alexandra Crescent

NE463AJ

Queensway

NE464QX

Redburn Villas

NE464RY

Howford Lane

NE461FA

Wanless Lane

NE462BF

Hexham East

NE462HN

Elvaston Road

NE462JL

Causey Hill Way

NE464PB

Burn Lane

NE461EH

Gaprigg Court

NE463RJ

West Quarter

NE464QL

Tynedale Terrace

NE464RD

Cross Bank

NE464RS

Hexham North

NE461AX

Hackwood Park

NE462DQ

South View Gardens

Data Sources

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