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NE46 3EY

Foundry Cottages

Hexham North

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Detailed insights for NE46 3EY

Overview

Postcode NE46 3EY 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tyne Green Country Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
38.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Hexham & Acomb has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,659 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hexham & Acomb has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.1%

Approximately 38.1% 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 3EY.

Flood risk

Very low

Hexham & Acomb near NE46 3EY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE46 3EY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hexham

N/A

Walking directions to Hexham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE46 3EY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTyne Green Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Tyne Green Country Park
0.3 miThe SeleLargeWalking directions to The Sele
0.2 miHexham House GroundsSmallWalking directions to Hexham House Grounds

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
521.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.19(+32%)
Shoplifting
21.18(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.86(-9%)
Public order
11.92(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.27(-19%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
96.85%
Other White
4
1.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.63%
Chinese
1
0.32%
Pakistani
1
0.32%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
73
26.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
20.71%
No qualifications
52
18.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
28.35%
Other social rented
51
26.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
14.95%
Owns with a mortgage
25
12.89%
Social rents from council
23
11.86%
Total households: 194

Property prices in Hexham North

Median price£181,500
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £261K

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.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£510,000£276
Semi-Detached14£223,168£264
Terraced22£187,500£197
Flats15£145,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hexham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hexham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hexham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hexham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hexham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 3EY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 3EY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 202610, Prior Terrace, Hexham, NE46 3EUTerracedFreehold£180,000
07 Jul 202534, Prior Terrace, Hexham, NE46 3EUFlatsLeasehold£113,000
18 Feb 202524, Prior Terrace, Hexham, NE46 3EUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£73,000
10 Feb 202527, Prior Terrace, Hexham, NE46 3EUFlatsLeasehold£117,000
27 Mar 202610, Spittal Terrace, Hexham, NE46 3ETTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE46 3EY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Sele First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic First School, HexhamAcademy converter

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE46 3EY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE46 3EY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisCircle Place, Northumberland, NE46 3PZWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miAldi5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham, NE46 3PUWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miTesco ExtraAlemouth Road, Hexham, NE46 3PJWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodWest Street, Hexham, NE46 3BHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miLidlAlemouth Road, Northumberland, NE46 3PJWalking directions to Lidl

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 3EY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Trevor Cessford

Hexham North - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Joe Morris

Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyHexhamE14001285
WardHexham NorthE05016116
ParishHexhamE04010804
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hexham & AcombE02005730
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 035AE01027476
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE46 3EY

Is NE46 3EY (Hexham & Acomb) safe?

The area around NE46 3EY records about 91 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.

What is the average house price near NE46 3EY?

The median sale price around NE46 3EY in Hexham & Acomb is £181,500 (about £218 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE46 3EY?

There are 7 schools close to NE46 3EY, including The Sele First School (Good), St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE46 3EY?

The closest station to NE46 3EY is Hexham, about 763 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE46 3EY?

NE46 3EY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,659 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE46 3EY (Hexham & Acomb) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE46 3EY 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).

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.