Postcode NE46 3RU 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.
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.
Hexham & Acomb has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hexham & Acomb is £48,992 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE46 3RU.
Hexham & Acomb near NE46 3RU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hexham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hexham | N/A | Walking directions to Hexham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tyne Green Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Tyne Green Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Sele | Large | Walking directions to The Sele |
| 0.3 mi | Hexham House Grounds | Small | Walking directions to Hexham House Grounds |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £510,000 | £276 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £223,168 | £264 |
| Terraced | 22 | £187,500 | £197 |
| Flats | 15 | £145,000 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 3RU.
In the NE46 3RU postcode area, located within Hexham & Acomb, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE46 3RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Circle Place, Northumberland, NE46 3PZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham, NE46 3PU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Alemouth Road, Hexham, NE46 3PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | West Street, Hexham, NE46 3BH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Alemouth Road, Northumberland, NE46 3PJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE46 3RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Trevor Cessford
Hexham North - Elected 1 May 2025
Joe Morris
Hexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE46 3RU 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.
The median sale price around NE46 3RU in Hexham & Acomb is £181,500 (about £218 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NE46 3RU, 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.
The closest station to NE46 3RU is Hexham, about 804 m away.
NE46 3RU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE46 3RU 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).
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.