NE46 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Hackwood Glade, 0.1km from Hackwood in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham East ward and the Hexham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE46, NE46 1AL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NE46 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00139932 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HACKWOOD GLADE, NE46 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HACKWOOD GLADE, NE46 1AL.
314
52
£ 42,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NE46 1AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £226k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 1AL. The average age is 52.2. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 140,000
8 sales · Mean £ 147,687
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
5 sales · Mean £ 285,500
Terraced
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE46 1AL has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Hexham First School
Hexham Priory School
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- B & M0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- 21st Century Herbs0.8 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.5 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Danielle's Bistro0.5 km
- Hexham Football Club0.9 km
- Bouchon Bistrot0.9 km
- Bunters0.7 km
- Cilantro0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Sea Chef0.7 km
- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.7 km
- Hexham Pizza0.6 km
- New Golden Rice0.6 km
- Daybreak Centres0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.6 km
- Bridge House Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Hallbank Guest House0.7 km
- Station Road Inn0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- RAFA Hexham Branch0.8 km
- The Coach & Horses0.6 km
- The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.7 km
- The Grapes0.6 km
- Albert Edward Club0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham1.0 km
- Corbridge5.2 km
- Riding Mill8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Middle School0.3 km
- Green Bank0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE461AL · Data under Open Government Licence