NE46 1AJ is a well-regarded residential area on Station Road, 0.5km from Cattle Market in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham East ward and the Hexham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE46, NE46 1AJ offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE46 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00139938 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, NE46 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, NE46 1AJ.
188
56
£ 42,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NE46 1AJ's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 1AJ. The average age is 55.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE46 1AJ is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hexham Priory School
Hexham First School
The Sele First School
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Queen Elizabeth High School
Hexham Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- 21st Century Herbs0.6 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.6 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- Oxfam Bookshop0.6 km
- Cranstons Ltd0.6 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.7 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Station Road Inn0.1 km
- Hallbank Guest House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- RAFA Hexham Branch0.6 km
- The Coach & Horses0.4 km
- The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.5 km
- The Grapes0.6 km
- The Tannery0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Bouchon Bistrot0.7 km
- Bunters0.4 km
- Cilantro0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Molly Moos with Jennie0.6 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.9 km
- Hexham Pizza0.4 km
- New Golden Rice0.4 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Daybreak Centres0.1 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham0.2 km
- Corbridge4.9 km
- Riding Mill8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Hexham Station0.1 km
- Hexham Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE461AJ · Data under Open Government Licence