NE46 — HEXHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE46

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE46 is £307,474, which is 16% above the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE46 cost 7.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE46 have fallen 0.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£487,879	193
Semi-detached	£271,051	166
Terraced	£248,553	192
Flat	£155,149	146
All types	£307,474	744

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE46

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 25.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE46 has a crime rate well 69% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

10.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

3.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NE46

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE46 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Acomb First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hexham First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Beaufront First School	Primary	Good	mi
The Sele First School	Primary	Good	mi
Humshaugh Church of England First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NE46 are 97.0 Mbps, with 85% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 42% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

97.0 Mbps

Avg Download

17.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

14%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE46 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NE46 — HEXHAM

Area Summary

NE46 (HEXHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£307,474), low crime (69% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (97 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£413K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE46?

The average house price in NE46 (HEXHAM) is £307,474, based on 744 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.5% over the past year.

Is NE46 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE46 is significantly below the national average (25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE46?

There are 10 schools in or near NE46. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE46?

Council tax in NE46 is collected by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NE46?

The average broadband download speed in NE46 is 97 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises, ultrafast to 14%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE46 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE46 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,420.