Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

HEWSON COURT, NE46 1QF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEWSON COURT, NE46 1QF.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE46 1QF 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.

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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NE46 1QF has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 17.5% year-on-year.

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

NE46 1QF is an up-and-coming urban area on Hewson Court, 0.3km from Cattle Market in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham East ward and the Hexham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NE46 1QF 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, down 17.5% year-on-year. 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 1QF are sourced from Output Area E00139928 (shared with 24 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 NE46 1QF. 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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 235,000

27 sales · Mean £ 253,192

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around NE46 1QF is above average at 115 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.

Violence and sexual offences100
Shoplifting56
Anti-social behaviour43
Public order35
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Hexham Priory School

Outstanding119 pupils0.5 km
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Hexham First School

Good117 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham

Good110 pupils0.7 km
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The Sele First School

Good410 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham

Good275 pupils1.4 km
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Queen Elizabeth High School

Good1339 pupils1.4 km
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Hexham Middle School

Good475 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • 21st Century Herbs0.5 km
  • Battle Hill Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Oxfam0.4 km
  • Oxfam Bookshop0.4 km
  • Cranstons Ltd0.4 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Beaumont Hotel0.5 km
  • Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • Station Road Inn0.2 km
  • Hallbank Guest House0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • RAFA Hexham Branch0.5 km
  • The Coach & Horses0.2 km
  • The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.4 km
  • The Grapes0.4 km
  • The Tannery0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Bouchon Bistrot0.6 km
  • Bunters0.3 km
  • Cilantro0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Molly Moos with Jennie0.4 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.7 km
  • Hexham Pizza0.2 km
  • New Golden Rice0.2 km
  • Daybreak Centres0.2 km
  • Indus Group0.2 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hexham0.4 km
  • Corbridge5.0 km
  • Riding Mill8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Loosing Hill0.1 km