Hicks Close, Acomb, Hexham
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE46 4QW.
At a glance
6 property sales on Hicks Close, Acomb, Hexham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 24 May 2019. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £428,833. Average sale prices rose from £418,275 in 2018 to £449,950 in 2019 (+8%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold.
House prices on Hicks Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Hicks Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE46 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £428,833 | 24 May 2019 |
Sold prices on Hicks Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Hicks Close NE46 4QW | 24 May 2019 | £399,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Hicks Close NE46 4QW | 4 Jan 2019 | £499,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Hicks Close NE46 4QW | 30 Nov 2018 | £500,250 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Hicks Close NE46 4QW | 26 Oct 2018 | £455,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Hicks Close NE46 4QW | 31 Aug 2018 | £366,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Hicks Close NE46 4QW | 29 Aug 2018 | £349,950 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Hicks Close
Crime
6 crimes were reported within about a mile of Hicks Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Hicks Close is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries Flood alert area
- Birkey Burn at Acomb Flood warning area
- Red Burn at Acomb Flood warning area
- River Tyne Flood alert area
- River North Tyne Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Hicks Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb First School 58 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Sele First School 390 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham 81 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–9 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth High School 1,299 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Hexham Middle School 619 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham 168 pupils | Middle deemed secondary Roman Catholic | 9–13 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Hexham Priory School 130 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Beaufront First School 62 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Hexham station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Corbridge station 4.0 mi · 1 hr 20 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Post Office (opp, C 238) 3 min walk
- Alnmouth Terrace (northbound, A6079) 3 min walk
- Alnmouth Terrace (southbound, A6079) 3 min walk
- Garage (opp, A6079) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Burn Brae Medical Group
Burn Brae Medical Group, Hexham Pri, Corbridge Road, Hexham · 1.5 mi - The Sele Medical Practice
Hexham Primary Care Centre, Corbridge Road, Hexham · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,198 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,266 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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