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NE46 1NX

Hexham East

Northumberland

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Detailed insights for NE46 1NX

Overview

Postcode NE46 1NX is located in an urban city, within the Hexham East ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Hexham & Acomb area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Sele.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Hexham & Acomb has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,823 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hexham & Acomb has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.5%

Approximately 8.5% 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 1NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Hexham & Acomb near NE46 1NX 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 1NX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Hexham

N/A

Walking directions to Hexham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE46 1NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe SeleLargeWalking directions to The Sele
0.3 miHexham House GroundsSmallWalking directions to Hexham House Grounds

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
3,269.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.09(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.5(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.45(0%)
Public order
9.82(+20%)
Shoplifting
9(-23%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
299
91.72%
Other White
12
3.68%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.15%
Other Asian
5
1.53%
Bangladeshi
1
0.31%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
34.77%
No qualifications
55
18.21%
Level 3 (A level)
53
17.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.93%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
39.44%
Owns outright
82
38.5%
Owns with a mortgage
21
9.86%
Other social rented
10
4.69%
Social rents from council
8
3.76%
Total households: 213

Property prices in Hexham East

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £394K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Hexham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £719,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£410,000£323
Semi-Detached13£260,000£224
Terraced11£235,000£222
Flats11£143,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hexham East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hexham East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335,000£164,950£171,500£214,863
2017£354,995£153,000£149,000£145,000
2018£335,495£135,000£161,100£201,500
2019£337,495£220,000£165,250£171,000
2020£372,500£159,975£232,500£200,750
2021£419,995£155,000£217,500£191,300
2022£432,245£143,750£220,000£285,000
2023£435,000£165,000£185,000£260,000
2024£420,000£165,000£187,000£225,000
2025£370,000£143,000£247,500£235,000
2026£500,000£253,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hexham East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hexham East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263£195£186£171
2017£255£170£171£172
2018£247£197£188£171
2019£251£204£192£193
2020£257£242£211£179
2021£255£209£222£195
2022£253£198£249£208
2023£297£196£208£218
2024£309£209£216£235
2025£306£192£217£231
2026£385£210£139
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hexham East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 1NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 1NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 2026The Ropery Studio, The Ropery, Hexham, NE46 1NXOtherFreehold£64,999
24 Mar 2026Bell House, Broadgates, Hexham, NE46 1QNDetachedFreehold£719,000
02 Mar 2026The Potting Shed, 1 - 3, Broadgates, Hexham, NE46 1QNOtherFreehold£140,000
23 May 20254, Vine Court, Hexham, NE46 1NYTerracedFreehold£180,000
11 Aug 20252, Diamond Square, Hexham, NE46 1QDFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Sele First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHexham First SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE46 1NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE46 1NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHigh Street Convenience Store12 Battle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BBWalking directions to High Street Convenience Store
0.1 miPremier ExpressBattle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BBWalking directions to Premier Express
0.3 miWaitroseWentworth Park, Hexham, NE46 3PDWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miLidlAlemouth Road, Northumberland, NE46 3PJWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miTesco ExtraAlemouth Road, Hexham, NE46 3PJWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,917
Band C£2,191
Band D£2,465
Band E£3,012
Band F£3,560
Band G£4,108
Band H£4,929

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 1NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Suzanne Holly Fairless-Aitken

Hexham East - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Joe Morris

Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyHexhamE14001285
WardHexham EastE05016115
ParishHexhamE04010804
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hexham & AcombE02005730
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 035GE01027494
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE46 1NX

Is NE46 1NX (Hexham & Acomb) safe?

The area around NE46 1NX records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1NX?

The median sale price around NE46 1NX in Hexham & Acomb is £275,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE46 1NX?

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

What is the nearest station to NE46 1NX?

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

How deprived is the area around NE46 1NX?

NE46 1NX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,823 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE46 1NX is Joe Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Suzanne Holly Fairless-Aitken (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.