Hexham West
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.968, -2.134 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 91 63 |
| Dialling code: | 01434 (Bellingham) |
Hexham West sits on the western side of the market town of Hexham in Northumberland, England. The ward mixes suburban streets with pockets of green space and sits close to the River Tyne, offering views across Tynedale and easy access to walking country and sections of the route towards Hadrian's Wall.
Residents draw on the amenities of Hexham - independent shops, a lively market and the long‑standing Hexham Abbey - while good rail links to Newcastle and Carlisle make commuting straightforward. The local economy combines retail and public services with agriculture on the rural fringes, and the area has a strong community feel with active schools, clubs and regular local events.
Postcode districts covering Hexham West
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 19.9 miles
- Gateshead 21.7 miles
- Wallsend 24.4 miles
- Newburn 15.7 miles
- Chester-le-Street 23.2 miles
- Cramlington 22.9 miles
- Consett 14.1 miles
- Stanley 18.8 miles
- Hebburn 24.6 miles
- Bedlington 24.5 miles
- Whickham 18 miles
- Morpeth 22.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hexham Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Acomb Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Hexham Central with Acomb Ward 1.8 miles
- Hexham East Ward 1.9 miles
- Warden Parish 3.1 miles
- Sandhoe Parish 3.4 miles
- Haydon Parish 4.1 miles
- Newbrough Parish 4.2 miles
- Wall Parish 4.4 miles
- Humshaugh Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Haydon Bridge Built-up area 4.7 miles
- Slaley Parish 4.8 miles
Example postcodes in Hexham West
NE46 3AZ, NE46 1RT, NE46 3AA, NE46 3JS, NE46 1RY, NE46 3LA, NE46 3HT, NE46 3EG, NE46 3JH … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 18.2 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 42.4 miles
- Hexham Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Haydon Bridge Railway Station 4.5 miles
Hotels near Hexham West Ad
- The Beaumont Hexham 4 1.2 miles
- The Coach and Horses 1.4 miles
- Langley Castle Hotel 4 5 miles
- Station Inn 1.6 miles
- The George Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- Battlesteads Hotel 4 8.8 miles
- Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 5 8.7 miles
- Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 6.8 miles
Schools in Hexham West
- Queen Elizabeth High School Secondary
- St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham All ages
Local points of interest
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 1 mile
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 3.9 miles
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 4 miles
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 4.2 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 4.5 miles
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 5.7 miles
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 5.8 miles
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 8.4 miles
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 9 miles
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 9.1 miles
- Old Park Country house 16 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 16.6 miles