NE46 1EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maidens Walk, 0.4km from Cattle Market in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham East ward and the Hexham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE46 1EN 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. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00139928 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIDENS WALK, NE46 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDENS WALK, NE46 1EN.
298
49
£ 42,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 1EN 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 1EN has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 49-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 1EN. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE46 1EN is moderate at 58 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 Priory School
Hexham First School
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
The Sele First School
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Queen Elizabeth High School
Hexham Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- 21st Century Herbs0.7 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.6 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- Oxfam Bookshop0.6 km
- Cranstons Ltd0.5 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.6 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Station Road Inn0.4 km
- Hallbank Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- RAFA Hexham Branch0.7 km
- The Coach & Horses0.4 km
- The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.6 km
- The Grapes0.6 km
- The Tannery0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Bouchon Bistrot0.9 km
- Bunters0.5 km
- Cilantro0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Molly Moos with Jennie0.6 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.8 km
- Hexham Pizza0.4 km
- New Golden Rice0.4 km
- Daybreak Centres0.4 km
- Indus Group0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham0.6 km
- Corbridge4.9 km
- Riding Mill8.1 km
Bus Stops
- General Hospital East Entrance0.1 km
- General Hospital Main Entrance0.1 km
- General Hospital0.2 km
- General Hospital0.2 km
- Green Bank0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE461EN · Data under Open Government Licence