Postcode NE46 1QJ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tyne Green Country Park.
Hexham & Acomb has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,081 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Hexham & Acomb has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% 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.
The average income per household in Hexham & Acomb is £48,992 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 196 ft away from NE46 1QJ.
Hexham & Acomb near NE46 1QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hexham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hexham | N/A | Walking directions to Hexham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tyne Green Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Tyne Green Country Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Sele | Large | Walking directions to The Sele |
| 0.4 mi | Hexham House Grounds | Small | Walking directions to Hexham House Grounds |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £181,500 (about £218 per square foot) in Hexham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,500 up to £720,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £510,000 | £276 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £223,168 | £264 |
| Terraced | 22 | £187,500 | £197 |
| Flats | 15 | £145,000 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £265,000 | £105,000 | £219,950 | £134,000 |
| 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 | £120,000 | £216,500 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £431,500 | £88,500 | £211,335 | £181,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £224 | £165 | £184 | £161 |
| 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 | £190 | £249 | £201 |
| 2026 | £276 | £187 | £295 | £201 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 1QJ.
In the NE46 1QJ postcode area, located within Hexham & Acomb, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE46 1QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Wentworth Park, Hexham, NE46 3PD | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Alemouth Road, Northumberland, NE46 3PJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | High Street Convenience Store | 12 Battle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BB | Walking directions to High Street Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | Battle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BB | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Alemouth Road, Hexham, NE46 3PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE46 1QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Trevor Cessford
Hexham North - Elected 1 May 2025
Joe Morris
Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE46 1QJ records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around NE46 1QJ in Hexham & Acomb is £181,500 (about £218 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NE46 1QJ, including Hexham Priory School (Outstanding), Hexham First School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE46 1QJ is Hexham, about 336 m away.
NE46 1QJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,081 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE46 1QJ 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).
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.