NE46 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chirdon Crescent, 0.2km from South Park in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham East ward and the Hexham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE46 1DE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE46 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00139935 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHIRDON CRESCENT, NE46 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHIRDON CRESCENT, NE46 1DE.
278
42
£ 42,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 1DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in NE46 1DE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 1DE. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 94,000
2 sales · Mean £ 94,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE46 1DE is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
34 nearby- 21st Century Herbs0.7 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.5 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- Oxfam Bookshop0.5 km
- Cranstons Ltd0.5 km
- + 29 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 House0.6 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 Tannery1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Bouchon Bistrot0.9 km
- Bunters0.6 km
- Cilantro0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Molly Moos with Jennie0.6 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 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 Mill8.1 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: NE461DE · Data under Open Government Licence