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Former Fairnington Centre, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46

Land size
1.68 acres

Key Features

  • Development Opportunity
  • Approximately 0.68 Hectares (1.68 Acres)
  • Existing Buildings approximately 1,079 Sq M (11,614 Sq Ft)
  • Planning consent for 34 dwellings, including 32 apartments (25no. two bedroom and 7no three bedroom apartments) and 2no two bedroom townhouses Potential for alternative schemes STPP
  • Located in Hexham - one of Northumberland's most desirable and historic market towns
  • Walking Distance to Hexham town centre

Description

Upon instructions of the Joint Administrators : DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY APPROXIMATELY 0.68 HECTARES (1.68 ACRES) WITH EXTANT PLANNING FOR 32 APARTMENTS AND 2 TOWNHOUSES

Description
BEST OFFERS BY FRIDAY 3RD OCTOBER.

The property provides a former workhouse, constructed in around 1839. After closure, the property was used as the administration block for Hexham General Hospital however the buildings have been vacant for a number of years and are now in a dilapidated condition and require full renovation. The buildings are largely two storey, with some three storey elements and are constructed with stone elevations, set beneath pitched slate covered roof sections. They are laid out in blocks, known as the North, South, East and West Block surrounding two main courtyard areas to the centre. There is a large grassed area to the southern part of the site and a further overgrown area to the north.

The site extends to a total of 0.68 Hectares (1.68 Acres), with planning consent previously being granted for conversion of the existing buildings to provide a scheme of thirty-four dwellings to include thirty-two apartments (25no. two bedroom and 7no three bedroom apartments) and 2no two bedroom townhouses. This scheme was approved in December 2019 under ref: 19/01380/FUL, and we understand a material start has been made by demolition of some elements. The buildings are identified as a Non-Designated Heritage Asset in the Hexham Neighbourhood Plan.

Interested Parties should obtain their own independent advice and consult direct with the Local Planning Office.

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Location
Situated in the heart of Hexham, one of Northumberland's most desirable and historic market towns. This location will offers residents of any completed scheme immediate access to a wealth of local amenities, including independent shops, cafes, restaurants, and Hexham Abbey and parks, all within walking distance. Excellent transport links further enhance the appeal, with Hexham railway station nearby providing direct routes to Newcastle and Carlisle, making it ideal for both commuters and downsizers seeking a blend of town convenience and countryside charm. The site's central position will ensures strong appeal to a wide range of potential buyers of any units that ultimately developed.

Located next to the site is an NHS building alongside a community centre and to the other side of the property is a block of retirement flats. The property is also opposite Hexham General Hospital.

Tenure
The property is held freehold on Title ND215643.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 45 Development Land listings in North East England (1+ acres).

This Property£476,190 / acre
Development Land Average (1+ acres) £224,202 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Hexham First School484 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    68
    Type
    Community school
  • St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham794 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 9
    Pupils
    81
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • The Sele First School848 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    390
    Type
    Community school
  • Acomb First School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 9
    Pupils
    58
    Type
    Community school
  • Beaufront First School1.8 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    4 to 9
    Pupils
    62
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Hexham Middle School422 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    619
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    168
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Queen Elizabeth High School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,299
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Corbridge Middle School2.9 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    367
    Type
    Community school
  • Haydon Bridge High School6.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    392
    Type
    Foundation school

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Waitrose Hexham, Hexham349 metres
Lidl Hexham, Hexham436 metres
Tesco Hexham Extra, Hexham569 metres

GP surgery

Burn Brae Medical Group73 metres

Pharmacy

Hexham Pharmacy73 metres

Hospital

Hexham General Hospital73 metres

Green space

Public Park Or Garden363 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Hexham Rail Station314 metres

Nearest bus stop

General Hospital69 metres

Typical drive times

Hexham2 min · 0.6 miles
Prudhoe20 min · 13 miles
Corbridge7 min · 4.4 miles
Haltwhistle22 min · 17 miles
Newcastle upon Tyne (city)29 min · 23 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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