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NE46 2ER

Hencotes

Hexham West

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Detailed insights for NE46 2ER

Overview

Postcode NE46 2ER 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 0.6 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17.5%
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 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

17.5%

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.

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 2ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Hexham & Acomb near NE46 2ER 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE46 2ER
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hexham

N/A

Walking directions to Hexham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE46 2ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe SeleLargeWalking directions to The Sele
0.3 miHexham House GroundsSmallWalking directions to Hexham House Grounds

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
5,060.4 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
282
96.25%
Other White
5
1.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.02%
Irish
3
1.02%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
41.94%
No qualifications
44
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.31%
Level 3 (A level)
25
10.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
40.88%
Owns with a mortgage
40
29.2%
Other social rented
17
12.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.49%
Social rents from council
7
5.11%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Hexham West

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £450K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Hexham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,060,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£447,500£307
Semi-Detached26£334,375£302
Terraced17£314,500£229
Flats2£162,750£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hexham West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hexham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£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£368,000£325,000£333,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hexham West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hexham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242£138£175£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£288£255£234
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hexham West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 2ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 2ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20255, Temperley Place, Hexham, NE46 2EPTerracedFreehold£265,000
20 Mar 2025The Coach House, 4, Temperley Place, Hexham, NE46 2EPTerracedFreehold£420,000
29 Aug 20256, St Cuthberts Lane, Hexham, NE46 2ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,000
21 Mar 20258, St Cuthberts Lane, Hexham, NE46 2ESTerracedFreehold£185,000
30 Jan 202539, Hencotes, Hexham, NE46 2EWTerracedFreehold£385,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Sele First SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE46 2ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE46 2ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier ExpressBattle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BBWalking directions to Premier Express
0.3 miHigh Street Convenience Store12 Battle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BBWalking directions to High Street Convenience Store
0.4 miLondisCircle Place, Northumberland, NE46 3PZWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodWest Street, Hexham, NE46 3BHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miAldi5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham, NE46 3PUWalking directions to Aldi

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 2ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Derek Kennedy

Hexham West - Elected 1 May 2025

Independent

Member of parliament

Joe Morris

Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyHexhamE14001285
WardHexham WestE05016117
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 2ER

Is NE46 2ER (Hexham & Acomb) safe?

The area around NE46 2ER 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 2ER?

The median sale price around NE46 2ER in Hexham & Acomb is £385,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE46 2ER?

There are 7 schools close to NE46 2ER, including St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham (Good), The Sele First School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE46 2ER?

The closest station to NE46 2ER is Hexham, about 1,013 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE46 2ER?

NE46 2ER 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 2ER (Hexham & Acomb) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE46 2ER is Joe Morris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Kennedy (Independent).

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.