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Hexham & Acomb

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hexham & Acomb Population

12,642

Population density

356.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

12,051

95.33%

Other White

252

1.99%

Irish

0.43%

Other Asian

0.35%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.35%

Total population: 12,642

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	35	£145,000	£87,000	£114,500	£165,000	£248,500
Detached	59	£450,000	£279,000	£385,500	£578,500	£787,000
Semi-Detached	60	£253,931	£137,100	£194,250	£350,625	£621,750
Terraced	53	£245,000	£130,800	£180,000	£390,358	£489,500

10 years median price trend in Hexham & Acomb

All postcodes in Hexham & Acomb

NE462JS

Yarridge Road

NE463RH

Church Row

NE463ER

Eilansgate Terrace

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail