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NE46 3NJ

Gilesgate

Hexham North

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Detailed insights for NE46 3NJ

Overview

Postcode NE46 3NJ 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 0.4 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
47.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
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

47.1%

Approximately 47.1% 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 3NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hexham & Acomb near NE46 3NJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE46 3NJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hexham

N/A

Walking directions to Hexham

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
226
Population density
4,650.2 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
216
94.74%
Other White
4
1.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.32%
Irish
2
0.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.44%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
29.21%
No qualifications
45
22.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.89%
Level 3 (A level)
21
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
57
41.91%
Owns with a mortgage
26
19.12%
Owns outright
25
18.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.76%
Social rents from council
7
5.15%
Total households: 136

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 3NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 3NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Dec 20251, Holy Island House, Holy Island, Hexham, NE46 3QLTerracedFreehold£155,000
31 Mar 20252, Garland Place, Hexham, NE46 3QGFlatsLeasehold£102,000
25 Jul 20254, Alexander Place, Hexham, NE46 3QJFlatsLeasehold£145,000
25 Jul 2025Hadrian House, 21, Market Street, Hexham, NE46 3NSOtherFreehold£790,000
13 Feb 202510, Eilanville, Hexham, NE46 3ESFlatsLeasehold£120,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE46 3NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Sele First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 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 3NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE46 3NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisCircle Place, Northumberland, NE46 3PZWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miAldi5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham, NE46 3PUWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miTesco ExtraAlemouth Road, Hexham, NE46 3PJWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miPremier ExpressBattle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BBWalking directions to Premier Express
0.2 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 3NJ, 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 3NJ

Is NE46 3NJ (Hexham & Acomb) safe?

The area around NE46 3NJ 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 3NJ?

The median sale price around NE46 3NJ 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 3NJ?

There are 7 schools close to NE46 3NJ, 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 3NJ?

The closest station to NE46 3NJ is Hexham, about 638 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE46 3NJ?

NE46 3NJ 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 3NJ (Hexham & Acomb) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE46 3NJ 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.