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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

NE463HS

Burn Haugh Estate

NE461HX

Woodside Villas

NE462AP

Priestlands Grove

NE462NE

Merryleazes

NE461DJ

Derwent Road

NE461RU

Intake Way

NE461AB

Hawthorn Court

NE461RN

Hexham North

NE461JH

White Cross

NE463DX

Rye Terrace

NE461DH

Chirdon Crescent

NE464RN

Hexham North

NE462AL

Priestlands Drive

NE462NL

Lowgate

NE461BJ

Wanless Lane

NE461ED

Hillcrest Drive

NE463AP

Shaws Lane

NE463EN

Park Avenue

NE464RD

Cross Bank

NE463PQ

Hallstile Bank

NE461BA

Battle Hill

NE462AT

St Johns Road

NE463DH

Fairfield

NE463QF

Gilesgate

NE461HB

Station Road

NE461NX

Hexham East

NE463DY

Rye Close

NE464PX

South View

NE461DN

Nent Grove

NE463HG

Railway Cottages

NE461RF

Hexham East

NE461PL

Priestpopple

NE462AD

Hextol Terrace

NE461AT

Gaprigg Court

NE463QD

Gilesgate

NE463HN

Burn Lane

NE462AX

St Matthews Road

NE461DD

Chirdon Crescent

NE463EH

Millfield Terrace

NE462BU

St Pauls Road

NE461LY

Fore Street

NE463BS

Alemouth Road

NE464QH

Howford Lane

NE464QD

Cross Bank View

NE462HN

Elvaston Road

NE463AX

Leazes Park

NE463LW

Sele Court

NE463QE

Giles Place

NE462BY

Nursery Grange

NE461PU

Maidens Walk

NE461AP

Maiden's Walk

NE464RJ

Hexham North

NE463HH

Hexham North

NE461LU

Fore Street

NE461EA

Springfield Road

NE462HH

Elvaston Road

NE461XS

Hexham North

NE461XY

Hexham East

NE463JU

West End

NE464PQ

Hexham North

NE462BF

Hexham East

NE461SA

Yarridge Road

NE461PA

Broadgates

NE461NG

St Mary's Chare

NE461JD

Beaufront Avenue

NE462DR

The Oaks

NE461LJ

Eldon Road

NE462AN

St Marks Road

NE462LW

Conniscliffe Road

NE461JL

White Cross

NE462NW

Lowgate

NE462AU

St Johns Road

NE462DS

Whetstone Green

NE461DX

Dale Court

NE462EZ

St Nicholas Road

NE463RB

Haugh Lane

NE462LZ

Highford Lane

NE462DA

Wydon Park

NE461XA

Hallgate

NE463AA

Alexandra Crescent

NE461DT

Maiden's Walk

NE464QW

Hicks Close

NE461ND

Fore Street

NE462JF

Causey Hill

NE464PT

Main Street

NE462BS

West Hextol Close

NE463PR

Haugh Lane

NE464QT

Cross Bank

NE463RL

The Croft

NE461XX

Hexham East

NE463QA

Circle Place

NE461HZ

Hudshaw

NE462BH

Causey Park

NE464PJ

The Green

NE464QJ

Hexham North

NE463EP

Kingsgate Terrace

NE463PS

Cecil Terrace

NE462RA

Ash Close

NE463LS

Beaumont Street

NE462PT

Tyne Green

Data Sources

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