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NE46

HEXHAM

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE46 is the postcode district for HEXHAM, located in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £307,474
1yr change ▼ 0.5%
Crime 69% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£307,474

▼ 0.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% above national avg

Crime Rate

25.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

69% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

97 Mbps

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.

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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

£279K £290K £301K £311K £322K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

67

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.

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97.0 Mbps

Avg Download

17.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

14%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about NE46 HEXHAM

What is the average house price in NE46 HEXHAM?
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 HEXHAM 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 is the population of NE46 HEXHAM?
The population of NE46 (HEXHAM) is approximately 331,420 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NE46 HEXHAM?
There are 10 schools in or near NE46. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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