NE46, centred on Hexham in Northumberland, has recorded modest price appreciation of 1.3% annually over the past five years, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 45.6. Rental growth has outpaced capital growth significantly, expanding at 5.2% annually, suggesting stronger investor returns through lettings than resale. Population growth remains minimal at 0.8% over five years, indicating limited demographic pressure on housing demand. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, with no clear indicators of imminent neighbourhood transformation. Market fundamentals show rental dynamics diverging from capital value trends, a pattern worth monitoring for investors evaluating long-term cash flow versus appreciation potential.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Hexham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.4 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
31 planning applications submitted in NE46 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Change of use from ground floor domestic workshop to commercial unit (Use Class E(a)Jun 2026 · pending
- Demolition of existing building and part boundary walls, conversion and alteration of existing stone building, erection of 75 bed, new build Residential Care Home for the Elderly and associated external works.Jul 2026 · pending
- install 2x 11m light polesJul 2026 · pending
Hexham (NE46) common questions
Is Hexham up and coming?
Hexham (NE46) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 68% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Hexham safe?
Hexham has a safety score of 26/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Hexham?
The average property price in Hexham (NE46) is £212k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Hexham?
The median monthly rent in Hexham (NE46) is £658 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Hexham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Corbridge (NE45), Riding Mill (NE44), Hexham (NE47), Stocksfield (NE43), Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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