NE46 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Derwent Road, 0.4km from South Park in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham East ward and the Hexham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE46 1DL 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £100k, 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00139931 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERWENT ROAD, NE46 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERWENT ROAD, NE46 1DL.
295
38
£ 42,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 1DL 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
NE46 1DL has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1DL. The average age is 38.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE46 1DL 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- 21st Century Herbs0.8 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.6 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- Oxfam Bookshop0.6 km
- Cranstons Ltd0.6 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.7 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Station Road Inn0.5 km
- Hallbank Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- RAFA Hexham Branch0.8 km
- The Coach & Horses0.5 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
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.9 km
- Hexham Pizza0.5 km
- New Golden Rice0.5 km
- Daybreak Centres0.5 km
- Indus Group0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham0.7 km
- Corbridge4.8 km
- Riding Mill8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Green Bank0.1 km
- General Hospital East Entrance0.2 km
- General Hospital Main Entrance0.2 km
- General Hospital0.3 km
- General Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE461DL · Data under Open Government Licence