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NE46 2BF

Hexham East

Northumberland

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Detailed insights for NE46 2BF

Overview

Postcode NE46 2BF 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 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Sele.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
45.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Hexham & Acomb has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,169 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% 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

45.3%

Approximately 45.3% 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 2BF.

Flood risk

Very low

Hexham & Acomb near NE46 2BF has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hexham located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE46 2BF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hexham

N/A

Walking directions to Hexham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE46 2BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe SeleLargeWalking directions to The Sele

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
4,868.8 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
367
97.87%
Other White
4
1.07%
Pakistani
1
0.27%
African
1
0.27%
Irish
1
0.27%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
21.95%
Level 3 (A level)
57
19.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
17.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
16.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
14.98%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
28.57%
Owns outright
36
22.36%
Owns with a mortgage
36
22.36%
Social rents from council
27
16.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.32%
Total households: 161

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 2BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 2BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 202534, Wydon Park, Hexham, NE46 2BXTerracedFreehold£195,000
24 Mar 202536, Priestlands Drive, Hexham, NE46 2ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
06 Mar 202532, Priestlands Drive, Hexham, NE46 2ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
10 Oct 20251, St Pauls Road, Hexham, NE46 2ARTerracedFreehold£162,000
18 Feb 202511, St Pauls Road, Hexham, NE46 2ARTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the NE46 2BF postcode area, located within Hexham & Acomb, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE46 2BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic First School, HexhamAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miMiddle deemed secondarySt Joseph's Catholic Middle School, HexhamAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryThe Sele First SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE46 2BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE46 2BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miPremier ExpressBattle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BBWalking directions to Premier Express
0.4 miHigh Street Convenience Store12 Battle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BBWalking directions to High Street Convenience Store

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 2BF, 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 035CE01027490
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced2008-03-01

Frequently asked questions about NE46 2BF

Is NE46 2BF (Hexham & Acomb) safe?

The area around NE46 2BF 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 2BF?

The median sale price around NE46 2BF 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 2BF?

There are 7 schools close to NE46 2BF, 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.

What is the nearest station to NE46 2BF?

The closest station to NE46 2BF is Hexham, about 1,310 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE46 2BF?

NE46 2BF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,169 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE46 2BF (Hexham & Acomb) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE46 2BF 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.