NE46 1BS is a sought-after residential area on South Park, 0.1km from South Park in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham East ward and the Hexham constituency.
For serious buyers, NE46 1BS 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 rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00139934 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH PARK, NE46 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH PARK, NE46 1BS.
370
54
£ 42,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NE46 1BS's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 1BS. 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
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)
NE46 1BS has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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
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
35 nearby- 21st Century Herbs0.7 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.4 km
- Oxfam0.4 km
- Oxfam Bookshop0.4 km
- Cranstons Ltd0.4 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.5 km
- Bridge House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- Station Road Inn0.7 km
- Hallbank Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- RAFA Hexham Branch0.7 km
- The Coach & Horses0.5 km
- The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.7 km
- The Grapes0.5 km
- The Tannery0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Bouchon Bistrot0.8 km
- Bunters0.6 km
- Cilantro0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Molly Moos with Jennie0.5 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.6 km
- Hexham Pizza0.5 km
- New Golden Rice0.5 km
- Sea Chef0.7 km
- Daybreak Centres0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham0.9 km
- Corbridge5.2 km
- Riding Mill8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Middle School0.2 km
- Green Bank0.3 km
- OLD Bus Station0.4 km
- OLD Bus Station0.4 km
- Bus Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE461BS · Data under Open Government Licence