# Hexham (NE48) Property Market Overview Hexham postcode district in Northumberland shows modest performance metrics relative to national standards, ranking at the 38th percentile with a trajectory score of 48.2/100. Property prices have appreciated at 1.3% compound annual growth over five years, substantially below inflation rates, whilst rental yields have grown faster at 5.2% annually over the same period. Population growth remains limited at 0.8% over five years, reflecting the broader demographic patterns of rural North East England. The district remains in latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited recent transformation activity. These data points indicate a market characterised by rental-focused dynamics rather than capital appreciation, with underlying demand constraints limiting price momentum.
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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
5 planning applications submitted in NE48 over the last six months.
- Non-Material Amendment (to allow replacement of two original Mk 1 Railway Carriages with two First Class HST 125 Railway Carriages) on approved application T/20100699Jun 2026 · pending
- Notification of Prior Approval - Construction of a new deer larder facility, including refrigerated areas, freezer provision, hoist and run rail system, mess room, office space and trenching works for provision of electricityJun 2026 · pending
- Discharge of Condition 6 (Surface Water Drainage) on approved application 25/01947/FULJun 2026 · pending
Hexham (NE48) common questions
Is Hexham up and coming?
Hexham (NE48) has a trajectory score of 48/100 (Average), placing it in the top 60% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.4 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 95/100 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 (NE48) 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 (NE48) is £658 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Hexham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE19), Hexham (NE46), Haltwhistle (NE49), Hexham (NE47), Corbridge (NE45). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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