NE46 1BA is a mixed residential area on Battle Hill, 0.2km from Cattle Market in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham Central with Acomb ward and the Hexham constituency.
Day-to-day life in NE46 1BA has the character of a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE46 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00139914 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATTLE HILL, NE46 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATTLE HILL, NE46 1BA.
216
46
£ 42,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 46, NE46 1BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 1BA. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE46 1BA is moderate at 66 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
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
The Sele First School
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Hexham Priory School
Hexham First School
Queen Elizabeth High School
Hexham Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- 21st Century Herbs0.2 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.0 km
- Oxfam0.0 km
- Oxfam Bookshop0.0 km
- Cranstons Ltd0.1 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.1 km
- Bridge House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Burncrest Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Station Road Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Hexham Masonic Hall0.7 km
- RAFA Hexham Branch0.2 km
- The Coach & Horses0.2 km
- The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.2 km
- The Grapes0.1 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Bouchon Bistrot0.4 km
- Bunters0.2 km
- Cilantro0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Molly Moos with Jennie0.1 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.3 km
- Hexham Pizza0.2 km
- New Golden Rice0.2 km
- Sea Chef0.7 km
- Daybreak Centres0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham0.6 km
- Corbridge5.5 km
- Riding Mill8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Monument0.1 km
- Abbey and Market Place0.1 km
- Monument0.1 km
- Priestpopple0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE461BA · Data under Open Government Licence