NE46 is a postcode district in Northumberland, North East, covering 836 active and 318 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NE46 (11%) is characterised by a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE46 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NE46 are around £328k, up 6.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE46 at 231 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE46 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
NE46 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE46 postcode area.
14,786
49
£ 40,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE46's 67% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £328k. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
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Ethnicity Profile
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Ashfield Nursery School
Hawthorn Primary School
Acomb First School
Hexham First School
Beaufront First School
The Sele First School
Humshaugh Church of England First School
Queen Elizabeth High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Travelodge Hexham
- Anick Grange Farm Bed & Breakfast
- Beaumont Hotel
- Bridge House Bed & Breakfast
- Burncrest Bed & Breakfast
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Peggs News
- Boots UK Ltd
- 21st Century Herbs
- B & M
- Battle Hill Convenience Store
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Albert Edward Club
- Crown Inn
- Dipton Mill Inn
- Hadrian Hotel
- Heart Of Northumberland
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Caffe Nero
- Charred Bar & Grill
- Chesters Tea Room
- Cilantro
- Citrus Catering
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi
- Co-op Food
- Marks & Spencer
- Tesco
- Waitrose
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Acomb Tandoori
- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour
- Daybreak Centres
- Hexham Pizza
- Indus Group
- + 10 more
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