Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

WANLESS LANE, NE46 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WANLESS LANE, NE46 1DA.

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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 1DA 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 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.

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

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.

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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

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

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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order20
Other theft13
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Hexham First School

Good117 pupils0.5 km
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Hexham Priory School

Outstanding119 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham

Good110 pupils0.7 km
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The Sele First School

Good410 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham

Good275 pupils1.4 km
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Queen Elizabeth High School

Good1339 pupils1.5 km
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Hexham Middle School

Good475 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
fastfood

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