# Hexham (NE47) Hexham postcode district in Northumberland has experienced modest residential price growth of 1.3% annually over five years, substantially below national trends. Rental yields present a different picture, with rents expanding at 5.2% per annum over the same period. Population growth remains flat at 0.8% over five years, while the district scores 42.8 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it at the 13th percentile nationally. The area is classified as latent for gentrification, suggesting early-stage demographic or economic shifts remain limited. These metrics indicate a market characterised by rental income generation opportunities rather than capital appreciation, with underlying population dynamics remaining subdued.
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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 0.6 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
4 planning applications submitted in NE47 over the last six months.
- Trees in a Conservation Area application: T1 Fir & T2 Spruce - Remove; T3 Beech - Raise crown to height of 4mJul 2026 · pending
- Listed Building Consent: Installation of Solar Panels on East elevation at Doric HouseJun 2026 · pending
- Construction of garden raised timber decking area, adjacent to patio area.Jun 2026 · pending
Hexham (NE47) common questions
Is Hexham up and coming?
Hexham (NE47) has a trajectory score of 43/100 (Average), placing it in the top 84% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.4 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 31/100 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 (NE47) 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 (NE47) is £658 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Hexham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hexham (NE46), Manchester (M45), Haltwhistle (NE49), Corbridge (NE45), Riding Mill (NE44). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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