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 miles32 km
- Gateshead 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Wallsend 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Newburn 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Chester-le-Street 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Cramlington 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Consett 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Stanley 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Hebburn 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Bedlington 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Whickham 18 miles29 km
- Morpeth 22.3 miles35.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Hexham Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Acomb Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hexham Central with Acomb Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hexham East Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Warden Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Sandhoe Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Haydon Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Newbrough Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Wall Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Humshaugh Built-up area 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Haydon Bridge Built-up area 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Slaley Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
Example postcodes in Hexham West
NE46 2LT, NE46 3EQ, NE46 3AL, NE46 3DT, NE46 2PU, NE46 2NL, NE46 3AH, NE46 2JR, NE46 3EE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 42.4 miles68.2 km
- Hexham Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Haydon Bridge Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
Hotels near Hexham West Ad
- The Beaumont Hexham 4 1.2 miles2 km
- The Coach and Horses 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Station Inn 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The Wheatsheaf Hotel 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The George Hotel 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Langley Castle Hotel 5 miles8.1 km
- Battlesteads Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 5 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 6.8 miles11 km
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 mile1.7 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 4 miles6.4 km
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 9 miles14.5 km
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Old Park Country house 16 miles25.7 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 16.6 miles26.7 km