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NE48

HEXHAM

Tyne And Wear, North East, England

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NE48 covers HEXHAM in Tyne And Wear, North East.

Avg price £270,840
1yr change ▲ 8.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£270,840

▲ 8.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

6% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

160 Mbps

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.

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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

£257K £262K £268K £274K £280K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

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 NE48 are 160.0 Mbps, with 94% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 59% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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160.0 Mbps

Avg Download

29.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

63%

Superfast Coverage

35%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about NE48 HEXHAM

What is the average house price in NE48 HEXHAM?
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 HEXHAM 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 is the population of NE48 HEXHAM?
The population of NE48 (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 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 are schools like in NE48 HEXHAM?
There are 6 schools in or near NE48. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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