Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

HAWKHOPE HILL, NE48 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKHOPE HILL, NE48 1BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

216

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NE48 1BZ — age 53, 74% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £142k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NE48 1BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hawkhope Hill, 0.2km from Falstone in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Bellingham ward and the Hexham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NE48 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00140008 (shared with 45 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 NE48 1BZ. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 128,000

11 sales · Mean £ 138,153

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NE48 1BZ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Cock Inn0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Falstone Tea Room & Craft Shop0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Falstone Barns0.2 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Black Cock0.3 km