Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

HOLY ISLAND, NE46 3QL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLY ISLAND, NE46 3QL.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE46 3QL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NE46 3QL has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 53-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

NE46 3QL is a mixed residential area on Holy Island, 0.3km from The Seal in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham Central with Acomb ward and the Hexham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE46 3QL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE46 3QL are sourced from Output Area E00139902 (shared with 54 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 3QL. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

4 sales · Mean £ 129,250

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around NE46 3QL is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences56
Shoplifting48
Anti-social behaviour44
Public order23
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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The Sele First School

Good410 pupils0.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham

Good110 pupils0.5 km
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Queen Elizabeth High School

Good1339 pupils0.9 km
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Hexham Middle School

Good475 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham

Good275 pupils0.9 km
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Hexham Priory School

Outstanding119 pupils1.3 km
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Hexham First School

Good117 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • B & M0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • 21st Century Herbs0.3 km
  • Battle Hill Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Oxfam0.5 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Danielle's Bistro0.6 km
  • Bouchon Bistrot0.1 km
  • Bunters0.5 km
  • Cilantro0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Sea Chef0.9 km
  • Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
  • Hexham Pizza0.6 km
  • New Golden Rice0.6 km
  • Daybreak Centres0.7 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Beaumont Hotel0.4 km
  • Bridge House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • Burncrest Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • Station Road Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Hexham Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • RAFA Hexham Branch0.3 km
  • The Coach & Horses0.6 km
  • The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.3 km
  • The Grapes0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Co-op Food0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hexham0.7 km
  • Corbridge5.7 km
  • Riding Mill9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Abbey and Market Place0.3 km
  • Monument0.4 km
  • Monument0.4 km
  • Woodbine Terrace0.5 km