NE46 3RU is a safe, established residential area on Hexham Business Park, 0.3km from Tynegreen in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham Central with Acomb ward and the Hexham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE46 3RU 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. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NE46 3RU are sourced from Output Area E00139903 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEXHAM BUSINESS PARK, NE46 3RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEXHAM BUSINESS PARK, NE46 3RU.
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£ 42,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 3RU 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 38% of tenure in NE46 3RU — 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 3RU. The average age is 45.9. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
NE46 3RU has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Sele First School
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Queen Elizabeth High School
Hexham Middle School
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Hexham Priory School
Hexham First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Danielle's Bistro0.9 km
- Bouchon Bistrot0.4 km
- Bunters0.7 km
- Cilantro0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- 21st Century Herbs0.5 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.8 km
- Oxfam0.8 km
- Oxfam Bookshop0.8 km
- Cranstons Ltd0.8 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.7 km
- Bridge House Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Burncrest Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Station Road Inn0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Hexham Masonic Hall0.8 km
- RAFA Hexham Branch0.6 km
- The Coach & Horses0.8 km
- The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.6 km
- The Grapes0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op Food0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.7 km
- Hexham Pizza0.8 km
- New Golden Rice0.8 km
- Daybreak Centres0.9 km
- Indus Group0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham0.7 km
- Corbridge5.8 km
- Haydon Bridge9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Aldi0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE463RU · Data under Open Government Licence