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NE46 4NU

Ferry Road

Hexham North

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Detailed insights for NE46 4NU

Overview

Postcode NE46 4NU is located in a rural hamlet, 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

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

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from NE46 4NU.

Flood risk

Low

Hexham & Acomb near NE46 4NU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hexham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NE46 4NU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Hexham

N/A

Walking directions to Hexham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE46 4NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTyne Green Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Tyne Green Country Park

Area Profile

Population
142
Population density
13.8 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
135
95.07%
Indian
4
2.82%
Other White
2
1.41%
Irish
1
0.7%
Total population: 142

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
47.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
16.81%
No qualifications
13
10.92%
Level 3 (A level)
13
10.92%
Apprenticeship
8
6.72%
Total 16+ residents: 119

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
53.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
20.63%
Owns with a mortgage
11
17.46%
Social rents from council
4
6.35%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.59%
Total households: 63

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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the NE46 4NU postcode area, located within Hexham & Acomb, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE46 4NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableHexham Priory SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryThe Sele First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryHexham First SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE46 4NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE46 4NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda ExpressRotary Way, Hexham, NE46 4DLWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miLidlAlemouth Road, Northumberland, NE46 3PJWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miWaitroseWentworth Park, Hexham, NE46 3PDWalking directions to Waitrose
0.4 miTesco ExtraAlemouth Road, Hexham, NE46 3PJWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 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 4NU, 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
ParishAcombE04010726
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 4NU

Is NE46 4NU (Hexham & Acomb) safe?

The area around NE46 4NU 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 4NU?

The median sale price around NE46 4NU 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 4NU?

There are 4 schools close to NE46 4NU, including Hexham Priory School (Outstanding), The Sele First School (Good) and Hexham First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NE46 4NU?

The closest station to NE46 4NU is Hexham, about 510 m away.

How deprived is the area around NE46 4NU?

NE46 4NU 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 4NU (Hexham & Acomb) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hexham covering NE46 4NU 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).

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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.