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NE46 4PZ

Orchard Avenue

Hexham North

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Detailed insights for NE46 4PZ

Overview

Postcode NE46 4PZ is located in a rural town, within the Hexham North area 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 median sale price in Hexham North is £190,000 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £285,000. The nearest station is Hexham, about 1.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.6%
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 16,771 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% 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

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% 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 4PZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hexham & Acomb near NE46 4PZ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
4,382.8 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
310
98.1%
Other White
2
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.32%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.32%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
26.98%
No qualifications
44
17.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.87%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.1%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
51.75%
Owns with a mortgage
39
27.27%
Other social rented
12
8.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.29%
Social rents from council
6
4.2%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Hexham North

Median price: £190,000
Price per sq ft: £229
Sales (last 12 months): 61
Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £285K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Hexham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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
Detached6£470,750£262
Semi-Detached12£235,000£281
Terraced25£190,000£202
Flats18£150,000£237

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£247,475£105,000£219,950£129,500
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£145,000£216,500£190,000
2026£428,250£99,250£223,168£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£191£165£180£148
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£227£249£201
2026£262£195£261£202
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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 4PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE46 4PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 20262, Cross Bank View, Hexham, NE46 4QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£115,000
28 Oct 20254, Cross Bank View, Hexham, NE46 4QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
17 Feb 202642, Chapel Close, Hexham, NE46 4RXTerracedFreehold£145,750
29 Apr 202638, Redburn Crescent, Hexham, NE46 4QZTerracedFreehold£260,000
02 May 20259, Redburn Crescent, Hexham, NE46 4QZDetachedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the NE46 4PZ postcode area, located within Hexham & Acomb, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE46 4PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryAcomb First SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district.

Band A£1,731
Band B£2,020
Band C£2,308
Band D£2,597
Band E£3,174
Band F£3,751
Band G£4,328
Band H£5,194

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 4PZ, 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 4PZ

Is NE46 4PZ (Hexham & Acomb) safe?

The area around NE46 4PZ 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 4PZ?

The median sale price around NE46 4PZ in Hexham North is £190,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE46 4PZ?

There is 1 school close to NE46 4PZ, including Acomb First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE46 4PZ?

NE46 4PZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,771 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE46 4PZ (Hexham & Acomb) in Parliament and on the local council?

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