Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE46 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NE46 1BL.

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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 1BL 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. NE46 1BL's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.

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

NE46 1BL is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Cattle Market in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham East ward and the Hexham constituency.

For serious buyers, NE46 1BL is 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 is moderate at 57 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 1BL 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 1BL. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around NE46 1BL is moderate at 57 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.

Violence and sexual offences68
Anti-social behaviour40
Public order27
Other theft22
Shoplifting18

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham

Good110 pupils0.4 km
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The Sele First School

Good410 pupils0.6 km
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Hexham First School

Good117 pupils0.9 km
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Hexham Priory School

Outstanding119 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham

Good275 pupils1.0 km
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Queen Elizabeth High School

Good1339 pupils1.1 km
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Hexham Middle School

Good475 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • 21st Century Herbs0.5 km
  • Battle Hill Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Oxfam0.2 km
  • Oxfam Bookshop0.2 km
  • Cranstons Ltd0.2 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Beaumont Hotel0.3 km
  • Bridge House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Burncrest Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
  • Station Road Inn0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Hexham Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • RAFA Hexham Branch0.5 km
  • The Coach & Horses0.3 km
  • The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.5 km
  • The Grapes0.3 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Bouchon Bistrot0.6 km
  • Bunters0.4 km
  • Cilantro0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Molly Moos with Jennie0.3 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
  • Hexham Pizza0.3 km
  • New Golden Rice0.3 km
  • Sea Chef0.6 km
  • Daybreak Centres0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hexham0.8 km
  • Corbridge5.3 km
  • Riding Mill8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Middle School0.2 km
  • OLD Bus Station0.2 km
  • OLD Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km
  • Hexam Bus Station0.3 km