NE46 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Hackwood Park, 0.0km 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 1AY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, down 3.5% 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00139934 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HACKWOOD PARK, NE46 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HACKWOOD PARK, NE46 1AY.
370
54
£ 42,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NE46 1AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £410k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £410k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 1AY. The average age is 54.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 344,250
11 sales · Mean £ 355,386
Terraced
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE46 1AY has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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
34 nearby- B & M0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- 21st Century Herbs0.9 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.7 km
- Oxfam0.7 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Danielle's Bistro0.6 km
- Hexham Football Club0.8 km
- Bunters0.8 km
- Cilantro0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Sea Chef0.8 km
- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.8 km
- Hexham Pizza0.7 km
- New Golden Rice0.7 km
- Daybreak Centres0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.7 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Hallbank Guest House0.8 km
- Station Road Inn0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- RAFA Hexham Branch0.9 km
- The Coach & Horses0.7 km
- The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.9 km
- The Grapes0.7 km
- Albert Edward Club0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham1.1 km
- Corbridge5.2 km
- Riding Mill8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Green Bank0.4 km
- Middle School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE461AY · Data under Open Government Licence