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NE46 1LS

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Overview

Postcode NE46 1LS is located in an urban city, within the Hexham North ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Hexham & Acomb area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hexham & Acomb is £48,992 per year. The nearest station is Hexham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tyne Green Country Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Hexham & Acomb has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,980 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hexham & Acomb has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hexham & Acomb is £48,992 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE46 1LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Hexham & Acomb near NE46 1LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hexham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE46 1LS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Hexham

N/A

Walking directions to Hexham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE46 1LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTyne Green Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Tyne Green Country Park
0.2 miThe SeleLargeWalking directions to The Sele
0.2 miHexham House GroundsSmallWalking directions to Hexham House Grounds

Area Profile

Population
214
Population density
1,425.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.57(+17%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.82(-38%)
Other theft
9.3(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.39(-44%)
Public order
5.81(-29%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
94.44%
Other White
6
2.78%
Other
2
0.93%
Bangladeshi
1
0.46%
Caribbean
1
0.46%
Total population: 216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
54.5%
Level 3 (A level)
27
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.17%
No qualifications
17
8.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
5.29%
Total 16+ residents: 189

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
36.22%
Owns outright
45
35.43%
Owns with a mortgage
23
18.11%
Other social rented
7
5.51%
Social rents from council
3
2.36%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Hexham North

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £285K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Hexham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hexham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£470,750£262
Semi-Detached12£235,000£281
Terraced25£190,000£202
Flats18£150,000£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hexham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hexham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,475£105,000£219,950£129,500
2017£348,000£113,750£147,500£160,000
2018£355,000£110,000£153,625£135,000
2019£399,973£99,998£201,998£161,750
2020£399,995£117,500£187,498£150,000
2021£390,000£117,500£252,500£172,000
2022£485,000£136,250£221,063£161,500
2023£495,000£125,150£236,000£162,500
2024£435,000£100,000£202,500£195,000
2025£468,000£145,000£216,500£190,000
2026£428,250£99,250£223,168£181,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hexham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hexham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£165£180£148
2017£200£192£152£178
2018£220£199£165£156
2019£244£169£185£188
2020£232£200£216£165
2021£245£213£227£191
2022£282£204£237£212
2023£318£222£230£201
2024£295£211£211£193
2025£293£227£249£201
2026£262£195£261£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hexham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hexham North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 1LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 1LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 202643, Fore Street, Hexham, NE46 1LUOtherFreehold£200,000
24 Apr 202631, St Marys Chare, Hexham, NE46 1NQOtherFreehold£265,000
30 Jul 20256, Rear Battle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BBOtherFreehold£150,000
05 Nov 202526, Fore Street, Hexham, NE46 1LZOtherFreehold£94,000
22 Jul 20258, Gaprigg Court, Hexham, NE46 1ATTerracedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the NE46 1LS postcode area, located within Hexham & Acomb, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE46 1LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic First School, HexhamAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Sele First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableHexham Priory SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE46 1LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE46 1LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHigh Street Convenience Store12 Battle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BBWalking directions to High Street Convenience Store
0 miPremier ExpressBattle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BBWalking directions to Premier Express
0.3 miWaitroseWentworth Park, Hexham, NE46 3PDWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miAldi5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham, NE46 3PUWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miLondisCircle Place, Northumberland, NE46 3QQWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district.

Band A£1,731
Band B£2,020
Band C£2,308
Band D£2,597
Band E£3,174
Band F£3,751
Band G£4,328
Band H£5,194

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE46 1LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Trevor Cessford

Hexham North - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Joe Morris

Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyHexhamE14001285
WardHexham NorthE05016116
ParishHexhamE04010804
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hexham & AcombE02005730
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 035CE01027490
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE46 1LS

Is NE46 1LS (Hexham & Acomb) safe?

The area around NE46 1LS records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE46 1LS?

The median sale price around NE46 1LS in Hexham North is £190,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE46 1LS?

There are 7 schools close to NE46 1LS, including St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham (Good), The Sele First School (Good) and Hexham Priory School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE46 1LS?

The closest station to NE46 1LS is Hexham, about 547 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE46 1LS?

NE46 1LS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,980 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE46 1LS (Hexham & Acomb) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE46 1LS is Joe Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Cessford (Conservative and Unionist Party).