NE47 — HEXHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE47

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE47 is £450,748, which is 70% above the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE47 cost 57.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE47 have fallen 28.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£446,082	131
Semi-detached	£261,050	83
Terraced	£216,442	81
Flat	£94,900	5
All types	£450,748	334

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE47

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE47 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in NE47

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE47 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Allendale Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Slaley First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Whitley Chapel Church of England First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Haydon Bridge High School	Secondary	Requires improvement	mi
Whitfield CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	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 NE47 are 244.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 82% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

244.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

57%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE47 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

NE47 — HEXHAM

Area Summary

NE47 (HEXHAM) offers above-average property prices (£450,748, 57% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (244 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NE46

HEXHAM

£307K

▼ 0.5% YoY

NE48

HEXHAM

£271K

▲ 8.3% YoY

NE49

HALTWHISTLE

£196K

▲ 46.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE47?

The average house price in NE47 (HEXHAM) is £450,748, based on 334 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 57% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 28.2% over the past year.

Is NE47 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE47 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE47?

There are 8 schools in or near NE47. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in NE47?

Council tax in NE47 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 NE47?

The average broadband download speed in NE47 is 244 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 57%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE47 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE47 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,420.