Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

HACKWOOD PARK, NE46 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HACKWOOD PARK, NE46 1AY.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE46 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Burglary6
Other crime3
Other theft3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham

Good110 pupils0.7 km
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Hexham First School

Good117 pupils0.8 km
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Hexham Priory School

Outstanding119 pupils0.9 km
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The Sele First School

Good410 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham

Good275 pupils1.2 km
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Queen Elizabeth High School

Good1339 pupils1.4 km
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Hexham Middle School

Good475 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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

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
local_bar

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
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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