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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

NE461HL

Hexham North

NE461NY

Vine Court

NE461UN

Corbridge Road

NE461XP

Hexham North

NE461XW

Hexham North

NE462BW

West Hextol

NE462JH

Causey Hill

NE463PQ

Hallstile Bank

NE463RS

Hexham North

NE464LA

Oakwood Bank

NE464QA

Main Street

NE461BL

Eastgate

NE461JL

White Cross

NE461PF

Priestpopple

NE461PN

County Mills

NE461QU

South Park

NE461RU

Intake Way

NE461UU

Battle Hill

NE462DP

Highford Lane

NE462HW

Elvaston Road

NE463BE

West Road

NE463RL

The Croft

NE464QE

Morrison Terrace

NE461AR

Priestpopple

NE461HE

Hollow Meadows

NE461RA

Shield Court

NE462LP

Lansdowne Court

NE463PS

Cecil Terrace

NE464NT

Ferry Road

NE461BB

Battle Hill

NE461BF

Hexham East

NE461DF

Bondgate Close

NE461QL

Chisholm Place

NE462DR

The Oaks

NE462DT

Falstone Way

NE462RE

Oak Close

NE463HH

Hexham North

NE463QA

Circle Place

NE463QL

Holy Island

NE463QT

Dunwoodie Terrace

NE464PY

Main Street

NE461BA

Battle Hill

NE461JA

Bywell Avenue

NE461LE

Eastfields

NE461TL

Eastwood Grange Court

NE462EJ

Hencotes

NE462JA

Collingwood Drive

NE462PT

Tyne Green

NE463DY

Rye Close

NE463NJ

Gilesgate

NE464QZ

Redburn Crescent

NE461HT

Woodlands

NE461PB

Priestpopple

NE461RR

Hexham East

NE462DS

Whetstone Green

NE462JT

Dipton Mill Road

NE463HG

Railway Cottages

NE463HY

Burn Lane

NE463RR

Hexham North

NE461EJ

Bondgate Court

NE461HS

Monks Terrace

NE461HU

Woodside

NE461RX

Hexham West

NE461WY

Battle Hill

NE461XH

Priestpopple

NE462AW

Priestlands Close

NE462QE

St Wilfrids Court

NE463AD

Beech Hill

NE463BL

Burnland Terrace

NE463DE

Burnside Cottages

NE463NY

Hexham North

NE463QY

Kingsgate

NE461DG

Bondgate Close

NE461DP

Maiden's Walk

NE463EE

Windmill Hill

NE463PF

Back Row

NE464SZ

The Orchard

NE461TW

Linnels Bank

NE461UE

Eastwood Grange Road

NE462BD

St Pauls Road

NE462EE

Hencotes

NE462ES

St Cuthberts Lane

NE462HX

Hencotes Court

NE463HE

Ridley Terrace

NE464NY

Hexham North

NE464PS

Rutters Terrace

NE461ED

Hillcrest Drive

NE462AU

St Johns Road

NE462RD

Elm Close

NE463HP

Hexham North

NE463JB

Whetstone Bridge Road

NE464PZ

Orchard Avenue

NE464QR

Orchard Avenue

NE464RP

Hexham North

NE464RU

Howford Lane

NE464RX

Chapel Close

NE461AP

Maiden's Walk

NE462DD

Highford Lane

NE462DL

Causey Hill

NE462PZ

The Oaks

Data Sources

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