Town Pop. 11,337

Living in Hexham: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hexham is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 65/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 58/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the NE46 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 11 points above the NE46 district's 54/100. On the national picture that lands Hexham in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE46 postcode district.

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Hexham scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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NE46 1AB NE46 2AA NE46 3AA NE46 4AA NE46 9AL NE46

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
58
99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 448 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 180 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 97 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Shoplifting 93 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 92 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
other 218 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ferry Road 103 crimes
  2. 2 Cecil Terrace 92 crimes
  3. 3 Oakwood Bank 60 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 7.1 µg/m³
82
Green Space 62
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
50
7 schools in area · 9 within 4km
1Outstanding6Good
  • Hexham Priory SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Hexham First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hexham Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Queen Elizabeth High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, HexhamSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic First School, HexhamPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Sele First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
65
A&E departmentsHexham General Hospitalin area
Royal Victoria Infirmary17.8 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital19.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,063 patients per GP
6dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
38
Full fibre (FTTP)81.6%
available across Northumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 441 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate50%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50%Unemployed2.1%Retired34.7%Student3.9%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary24.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.3%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership68.6%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Northumberland · 2026-27
A £1,731
B £2,020
C £2,308
D £2,597
E £3,174
F £3,751
G £4,328
H £5,194
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Hexham 0.4 mi
Corbridge 3.3 mi
Riding Mill 5.4 mi
J65 A1(M) 21.7 mi
J65 A1(M) 22.2 mi
J64 A1(M) 22.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 32
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 155
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £332,500 100
Detached £434,500 33
Semi-detached £307,875 30
Terraced £248,750 22
Flat / Maisonette £155,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£124k £257k £395k £528k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Acomb 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Corbridge 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Humshaugh 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Riding Mill 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Haydon Bridge 49 5.9 mi away ⇄
Newton Hall 41 6.7 mi away ⇄
Allendale Town 38 7.8 mi away ⇄
Stocksfield 46 8.2 mi away ⇄
Ovingham 47 9.3 mi away ⇄
Ouston 0 9.8 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Northumberland) 41 9.9 mi away ⇄
Prudhoe 59 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hexham a nice place to live?

Hexham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hexham is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hexham?

Hexham has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 1,128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hexham?

Among the top-rated schools in Hexham are Hexham Priory School, Hexham First School and Hexham Middle School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Hexham in total.

What are house prices like in Hexham?

The current median house price in Hexham is £332,500, around 17% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £434,500, semi-detached £307,875, terraced £248,750, flat £155,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 40%. There were 100 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hexham in context

See where Hexham ranks among the best places to live in Northumberland

Postcode districts in Hexham

NE46 49 ⇄

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