Westacres, Wark, Hexham
House prices, sold prices and local information for NE48 3LW.
At a glance
8 property sales on Westacres, Wark, Hexham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 29 Jun 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £131,125. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Westacres compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Westacres has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NE48 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £131,125 | 29 Jun 2022 |
Sold prices on Westacres
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Westacres NE48 3LW | 29 Jun 2022 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Westacres NE48 3LW | 22 Apr 2022 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Westacres NE48 3LW | 13 Dec 2021 | £153,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Westacres NE48 3LW | 26 Nov 2021 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Westacres NE48 3LW | 15 Jun 2018 | £98,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Westacres NE48 3LW | 20 Nov 2017 | £118,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Westacres NE48 3LW | 28 Jul 2017 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Westacres NE48 3LW | 17 Oct 2016 | £110,000 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Westacres | £118,000 (Nov 2017) → £150,000 (Apr 2022) | +27% over 4 yrs |
| 10, Westacres | £110,000 (Jul 2017) → £153,000 (Dec 2021) | +39% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Westacres
Crime
0 crimes were reported within about a mile of Westacres in the latest month.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Westacres is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River North Tyne at Wark Flood warning 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 Westacres
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wark Church of England Primary School 69 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 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
Nearest bus stops
- Church Lane (N-bound, Church Lane) 1 min walk
- Church Lane (S-bound, Church Lane) 1 min walk
- Hexham Road (N-bound, B6320) 2 min walk
- Hexham Road (S-bound, B6320) 3 min walk
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 4 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 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 57.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 32.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 500 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 30.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,079 |
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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