NE46 1AX is a sought-after residential area on Hackwood Park, 0.2km from Hackwood in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham East ward and the Hexham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE46, NE46 1AX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k, up 29.6% year-on-year. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00139932 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HACKWOOD PARK, NE46 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HACKWOOD PARK, NE46 1AX.
314
52
£ 42,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE46 1AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £407k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £407k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 29.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 1AX. The average age is 52.2. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 357,500
8 sales · Mean £ 363,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE46 1AX has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Hexham First School
Hexham Priory School
The Sele First School
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Queen Elizabeth High School
Hexham Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- B & M0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.8 km
- Oxfam0.8 km
- Oxfam Bookshop0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Danielle's Bistro0.7 km
- Hexham Football Club0.8 km
- Bunters0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Molly Moos with Jennie0.8 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Sea Chef0.8 km
- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.9 km
- Hexham Pizza0.8 km
- New Golden Rice0.8 km
- Oven & Grill0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.8 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Hallbank Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Coach & Horses0.8 km
- The Grapes0.9 km
- Albert Edward Club0.9 km
- Hexham Conservative Club0.9 km
- Mr Ants0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham1.3 km
- Corbridge5.3 km
- Riding Mill8.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE461AX · Data under Open Government Licence