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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

NE462DW

Causey Hill

NE462EX

High St Cuthberts Lane

NE462EZ

St Nicholas Road

NE464RT

Hexham North

NE462AD

Hextol Terrace

NE462JQ

Causey Way

NE463ET

Spittal Terrace

NE463JT

Burnland Terrace

NE463LX

Cowgarth

NE463SA

Spital Lane

NE461TP

Linnels Bank

NE462AE

Hexham West

NE462EA

St Wilfrids Road

NE462NA

Highford Lane

NE463DR

Ada Crescent

NE463JU

West End

NE463PW

Orchard Terrace

NE464LD

Hexham North

NE462EN

Burncroft

NE462HR

Elvaston Grove

NE462JB

Armstrong Close

NE462JG

Causey Hill

NE462PG

Craneshaugh Close

NE463EH

Millfield Terrace

NE463HU

Cockshaw

NE464LB

West Oakwood Cottages

NE464QD

Cross Bank View

NE464QY

Redburn Estate

NE461EP

Priestpopple

NE461NW

Jubilee Buildings

NE462AA

Priestlands Lane

NE462BN

Valebrook

NE462BX

Wydon Park

NE462NW

Lowgate

NE463AZ

Leazes Lane

NE463PJ

Alemouth Road

NE463PR

Haugh Lane

NE463PU

Haugh Lane Industrial Estate

NE461JH

White Cross

NE461NR

Hexham North

NE461RZ

Dipton Mill Road

NE461XD

Hallgate

NE462AF

Longlands

NE462HS

Elvaston Drive

NE462NN

Lowgate

NE463DD

West End

NE463EQ

South Rigg

NE463ES

Eilanville

NE463LJ

Gibson Place

NE464NH

Bishops Hill

NE464PJ

The Green

NE461AJ

Station Road

NE462LW

Conniscliffe Road

NE463DJ

Westfield Terrace

NE463HF

Tyne Green

NE463JD

Whetstone Bridge Road

NE464QU

Orchard Avenue

NE464QW

Hicks Close

NE461EF

Valley View

NE461RN

Hexham North

NE461WJ

Hornbeam Crescent

NE462EU

St Cuthbert's Lane

NE463HX

Wordsworth Close

NE463QR

Tanners Row

NE463RP

West Road

NE463RT

West Road

NE464QH

Howford Lane

NE461AL

Hackwood Glade

NE461EN

Maidens Walk

NE461LU

Fore Street

NE461NQ

St Marys Chare

NE462DG

Allendale Road

NE463AN

The Link

NE463JA

Portland Gardens

NE463NX

Market Place

NE464QT

Cross Bank

NE464RZ

Garden House Drive

NE461EA

Springfield Road

NE461NH

St Marys Chare

NE461NX

Hexham East

NE461UX

Blackthorn Close

NE462DB

Maltkiln

NE462HT

Elvaston Park Road

NE462RA

Ash Close

NE463AE

Leazes Lane

NE463BQ

Bowman Drive

NE463EN

Park Avenue

NE463HT

Westfield Close

NE461BX

Allen Drive

NE461DJ

Derwent Road

NE462BA

St Matthews Road

NE463BN

Shaws Lane

NE463EL

Carlisle Terrace

NE463LB

Leazes Lane

NE463PB

Market Place

NE463PT

Haugh Lane

NE463QE

Giles Place

NE463SH

St Accas Court

NE461HA

Peth Head

NE461HH

Peth Head

Data Sources

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