NE46 1DA is a sought-after residential area on Wanless Lane, 0.2km from South Park in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham East ward and the Hexham constituency.
For serious buyers, NE46 1DA 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 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 3.6% 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00139934 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WANLESS LANE, NE46 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WANLESS LANE, NE46 1DA.
370
54
£ 42,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 1DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NE46 1DA's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £265k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £265k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 1DA. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 268,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE46 1DA is moderate at 53 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
Hexham First School
Hexham Priory School
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
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 Store0.5 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- Oxfam Bookshop0.5 km
- Cranstons Ltd0.5 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.6 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Station Road Inn0.6 km
- Hallbank Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- RAFA Hexham Branch0.7 km
- The Coach & Horses0.4 km
- The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.7 km
- The Grapes0.6 km
- The Tannery0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Bouchon Bistrot0.9 km
- Bunters0.5 km
- Cilantro0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Molly Moos with Jennie0.5 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.8 km
- Hexham Pizza0.4 km
- New Golden Rice0.4 km
- Sea Chef1.0 km
- Daybreak Centres0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham0.8 km
- Corbridge5.0 km
- Riding Mill8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Green Bank0.0 km
- Middle School0.2 km
- General Hospital Main Entrance0.3 km
- General Hospital East Entrance0.3 km
- General Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE461DA · Data under Open Government Licence