NE46 1UQ is a sought-after residential area on Laurel Road, 1.1km from Fellside in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham East ward and the Hexham constituency.
For serious buyers, NE46 1UQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £374k, up 28.3% year-on-year. 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 1UQ are sourced from Output Area E00139937 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAUREL ROAD, NE46 1UQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL ROAD, NE46 1UQ.
592
43
£ 42,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 1UQ 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 1UQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £374k, 82% 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. Property prices are trending up 28.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 1UQ. The average age is 43.2. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 359,995
63 sales · Mean £ 383,401
Terraced
£ 296,997
2 sales · Mean £ 296,997
Semi-Detached
£ 294,995
6 sales · Mean £ 295,579
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE46 1UQ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hexham Priory School
Hexham First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Mole Country Stores Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham1.6 km
- Corbridge3.5 km
- Riding Mill6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Mole Country Store0.2 km
- Mole Country Store0.3 km
- Eastwood Grange0.3 km
- Eastwood Grange0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE461UQ · Data under Open Government Licence