Postcode NE46 2AB is located in an urban city, within the Hexham West 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 0.7 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.
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.
Hexham & Acomb has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.5% 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.
The average income per household in Hexham & Acomb is £48,992 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE46 2AB.
Hexham & Acomb near NE46 2AB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hexham | N/A | Walking directions to Hexham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Sele | Large | Walking directions to The Sele |
| 0.4 mi | Hexham House Grounds | Small | Walking directions to Hexham House Grounds |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £386,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Hexham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,060,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £437,500 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £325,000 | £269 |
| Terraced | 15 | £325,000 | £226 |
| Flats | 1 | £165,000 | £264 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320,000 | £93,500 | £215,000 | £222,500 |
| 2017 | £355,000 | £143,000 | £187,500 | £209,950 |
| 2018 | £342,500 | £97,500 | £211,250 | £222,500 |
| 2019 | £358,000 | £114,500 | £247,500 | £186,500 |
| 2020 | £350,000 | £196,000 | £177,500 | £208,000 |
| 2021 | £382,500 | £142,250 | £205,000 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | £413,000 | £137,500 | £260,000 | £273,000 |
| 2023 | £385,000 | £128,000 | £209,000 | £257,500 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £200,000 | £267,500 | £264,000 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £162,750 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2026 | £371,750 | — | £230,000 | £323,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242 | £138 | £196 | £176 |
| 2017 | £244 | £216 | £187 | £187 |
| 2018 | £226 | £154 | £193 | £189 |
| 2019 | £240 | £182 | £187 | £173 |
| 2020 | £217 | £257 | £190 | £201 |
| 2021 | £260 | £206 | £179 | £186 |
| 2022 | £274 | £185 | £235 | £194 |
| 2023 | £290 | £180 | £221 | £255 |
| 2024 | £304 | £274 | £235 | £226 |
| 2025 | £302 | £236 | £286 | £223 |
| 2026 | £286 | — | £245 | £230 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 2AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | 20, Hextol Crescent, Hexham, NE46 2AB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 2, Hextol Crescent, Hexham, NE46 2AB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £242,861 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 8, Hextol Terrace, Hexham, NE46 2DF | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 28, Priestlands Road, Hexham, NE46 2AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 8, West Hextol, Hexham, NE46 2BW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the NE46 2AB postcode area, located within Hexham & Acomb, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE46 2AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier Express | Battle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BB | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.4 mi | High Street Convenience Store | 12 Battle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BB | Walking directions to High Street Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE46 2AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Derek Kennedy
Hexham West - Elected 1 May 2025
Joe Morris
Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE46 2AB 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.
The median sale price around NE46 2AB in Hexham West is £386,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NE46 2AB, including St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham (Good) and The Sele First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NE46 2AB is Hexham, about 1,176 m away.
NE46 2AB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE46 2AB is Joe Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Kennedy (Independent).