Area Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE46 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE46 postcode area.

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Population

14,786

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
workEmployment
3/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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5/10
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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.

home £328,833 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1352
Anti-social behaviour552
Public order309
Shoplifting296
Criminal damage and arson268

school Local Schools

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Ashfield Nursery School

Outstanding112 pupils
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Hawthorn Primary School

Good217 pupils
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Acomb First School

Good59 pupils
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Hexham First School

Good117 pupils
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Beaufront First School

Good69 pupils
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The Sele First School

Good410 pupils
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Humshaugh Church of England First School

Good48 pupils
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Queen Elizabeth High School

Good1339 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

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
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Peggs News
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • 21st Century Herbs
  • B & M
  • Battle Hill Convenience Store
  • + 38 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Albert Edward Club
  • Crown Inn
  • Dipton Mill Inn
  • Hadrian Hotel
  • Heart Of Northumberland
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Caffe Nero
  • Charred Bar & Grill
  • Chesters Tea Room
  • Cilantro
  • Citrus Catering
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-op Food
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Tesco
  • Waitrose
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Acomb Tandoori
  • Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour
  • Daybreak Centres
  • Hexham Pizza
  • Indus Group
  • + 10 more