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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

NE462HU

St Cuthberts Close

NE463JX

Leazes Crescent

NE461LZ

Fore Street

NE461JE

Dilston Avenue

NE461EQ

Abbey View

NE462BB

St Lukes Road

NE463SA

Spital Lane

NE464QA

Main Street

NE464PG

Hexham North

NE463AY

Leazes Park

NE461WH

Bramble Gardens

NE461EB

Woodlea Crescent

NE461LB

East Woodlands

NE461JG

White Cross

NE461PH

Priestpopple

NE462AE

Hexham West

NE464RG

Millersfield

NE461UG

Dipton Close

NE464PW

Main Street

NE462AG

Cheviot Way

NE461WY

Battle Hill

NE463BT

Hexham North

NE463EZ

Chareway

NE462AY

Causey Hill

NE463HX

Wordsworth Close

NE464RE

Alnmouth Terrace

NE464RA

Cross Bank

NE462AF

Longlands

NE462EE

Hencotes

NE461HY

Hudshaw Gardens

NE462PU

Hexham North

NE461RS

Linnels Bank

NE463DE

Burnside Cottages

NE461BB

Battle Hill

NE462PE

Canon Savage Drive

NE464RQ

Millersfield

NE463DW

Shaftoe Leazes

NE464QY

Redburn Estate

NE462NA

Highford Lane

NE461NT

Vine Terrace

NE463QZ

Hexham North

NE462HP

Elvaston Drive

NE461UH

Dene Park

NE462BW

West Hextol

NE463AF

Beech Avenue

NE461JJ

White Cross

NE463JW

High Burswell

NE464RS

Hexham North

NE462HQ

Croft Terrace

NE461DW

Allen Drive

NE462HY

Ridley Close

NE461RJ

Linnels Bank

NE464PH

The Green

NE462PB

Henderson Close

NE461QS

Dene Park

NE464PF

Hexham North

NE462DB

Maltkiln

NE463JE

Tynedale Terrace

NE462DW

Causey Hill

NE463HU

Cockshaw

NE462DH

Allendale Road

NE463RZ

Chareway Lane

NE461AW

Long Close

NE463HQ

Burn Lane

NE461XG

Market Place

NE461UY

Dene Park

NE463DN

West End

NE462PA

Enderby Drive

NE462JH

Causey Hill

NE463HE

Ridley Terrace

NE461AZ

Hackwood Park

NE462DE

Allendale Road

NE461BZ

Wanless Lane

NE464PD

Hexham North

NE461RR

Hexham East

NE463BF

Burn Lane

NE461JN

North View

NE461LS

Cattle Market

NE461DL

Derwent Road

NE463NA

Beaumont Street

NE463AJ

Queensway

NE461QU

South Park

NE461RY

Dipton Mill Road

NE464PP

West View

NE462DJ

Lincoln Terrace

NE462BN

Valebrook

NE464QX

Redburn Villas

NE463LD

Burswell Villas

NE461RZ

Dipton Mill Road

NE461PS

Priestpopple

NE461NJ

Cattle Market

NE463DZ

Pearsons Terrace

NE462PR

Coulson Close

NE463AS

Shaws Lane

NE463PH

Hallstile Cottages

NE462FB

Haining Croft

NE463PX

Garden Terrace

NE462LU

The Chase

NE461HW

Sunningdale Cottages

NE463DA

Ethel Terrace

Data Sources

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