Gallows Bank Hexham, Northumberland
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE46), about 760 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 41300896.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 72% to 73% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, and Abbey Grounds (2.2 hectares) is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 82 to 132 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Burn Brae Medical Group, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 58% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (28% of about 1,290 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 84 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- HACKWOOD, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hexham Middle School (brownfield parcel): up to 57 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- Telephone Exchange Gaprigg (East), Hexham: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Telephone Exchange Gaprigg (West), Hexham: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Land to the rear of 13-17 Priestpopple, Hexham: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Bus Station Site, Priestpopple, Hexham: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Priestpopple County Buildings, Hexham: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Royal Hotel, Hexham: up to 12 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 20 - 22 Priestpopple, Hexham: up to 8 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 12 October 2026 to 29 January 2027: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NE46 1RB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| NE46 1AL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 82 m and 132 m above sea level (110 m on average); the ground rises about 49 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE46 1AL | 100% | 70% | 73% | 0% |
| NE46 1RB | 93% | 69% | 72% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hexham 431,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Corbridge 77,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Riding Mill 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Middle School Hexham | 270 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Maiden's Walk Car Park | 240 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 27.4 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Burn Brae Medical Group | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Battle Hill (Dental Surgery) | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Hexham General Hospital | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Hexham Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waitrose Hexham Cashzone | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,400 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Abbey Grounds 2.2 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.5 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,740 m² | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 19 and 21, Priestpopple, a listed building (Grade II*), 480 m (0.3 miles) north. 181 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 18 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 19 and 21, Priestpopple | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Middle Shield House | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Orchard House | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) north |
| High Shield and High Shield Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Hexham Manor Office (or gaol) | Scheduled monument | 630 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Remains of medieval priory and Anglo-Saxon monastery under and around Hexham Abbey and its precincts | Scheduled monument | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| The Hexham Parks | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Hexham Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| St Andrew's Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gallowsbank Wood | Wood | 390 m south-east |
| Priest's Plantation | Wood | 460 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Wydon Water | Lake or reservoir | 740 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Broomhaugh Island | Island | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Peggysbank Dean | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–9 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hexham First School | Primary | 3–9 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Sele First School | Primary | 3–9 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Roman Catholic | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen Elizabeth High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham Community Grocery NE46 1BZ | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2023 |
| The Victorian Tap NE46 1BH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Danielle's Bistro NE46 1BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Kids 1st Childrens Day Nursery NE46 1DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast NE46 2HA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2020 |
| The Smashing Burger NE46 1PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| The Range NE46 1PU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Saathi Indian Restaurant NE46 1PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Little Hubbs NE46 1PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy NE46 1QJ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Hexham General Hospital NE46 1QJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| HVS Cafe and Shop NE46 1QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Acomb Court NE46 1EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Hexham Pizza NE46 1PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Cranstons Ltd NE46 1NJ | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bondgate Close (5); On or near Hackwood Glade (4); On or near Bondgate Court (2); On or near Shield Court (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 47% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 35% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 58% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hackwood Glade · South Park · Moonfield · Shield Court · Hackwood Park · Bondgate Close · Bondgate Court · Green Bank · Gibson Fields · Long Close · Rede Terrace · Eastgate
All the streets in NE46 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.