NE46 1PS is a well-regarded residential area on Priestpopple, 0.1km from Cattle Market in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham East ward and the Hexham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1PS are sourced from Output Area E00139927 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIESTPOPPLE, NE46 1PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIESTPOPPLE, NE46 1PS.
327
50
£ 42,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 1PS 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE46 1PS spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 1PS. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE46 1PS is moderate at 86 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Hexham Priory School
The Sele First School
Hexham First School
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Queen Elizabeth High School
Hexham Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- 21st Century Herbs0.4 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.3 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- Oxfam Bookshop0.3 km
- Cranstons Ltd0.2 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.4 km
- Bridge House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Station Road Inn0.3 km
- Hallbank Guest House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- RAFA Hexham Branch0.4 km
- The Coach & Horses0.1 km
- The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.3 km
- The Grapes0.3 km
- The Tannery0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Bouchon Bistrot0.6 km
- Bunters0.2 km
- Cilantro0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Molly Moos with Jennie0.3 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.6 km
- Hexham Pizza0.1 km
- New Golden Rice0.1 km
- Sea Chef0.9 km
- Daybreak Centres0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham0.5 km
- Corbridge5.1 km
- Riding Mill8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Loosing Hill0.0 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE461PS · Data under Open Government Licence