NE48 — HEXHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NE48

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NE48 is £270,840, broadly in line with the Tyne And Wear average of £264,940.

Properties in NE48 cost 5.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NE48 have risen 8.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£413,640	57
Semi-detached	£206,060	46
Terraced	£160,432	58
Flat	£132,125	4
All types	£270,840	185

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NE48

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NE48 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

0.2 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 NE48

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NE48 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bellingham Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Greenhaugh Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kielder Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Chollerton Church of England Aided First School	Primary	Good	mi
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College	Other	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 NE48 are 160.0 Mbps, with 94% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 59% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

160.0 Mbps

Avg Download

29.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

63%

Superfast Coverage

35%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NE48 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

NE48 — HEXHAM

Area Summary

NE48 (HEXHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£270,840), low crime (94% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (160 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NE48?

The average house price in NE48 (HEXHAM) is £270,840, based on 185 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 8.3% over the past year.

Is NE48 a safe area to live?

Crime in NE48 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 (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NE48?

There are 6 schools in or near NE48. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NE48?

Council tax in NE48 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 NE48?

The average broadband download speed in NE48 is 160 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 63% of premises, ultrafast to 35%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NE48 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in NE48 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,420.