Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

LAUREL ROAD, NE46 1UQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL ROAD, NE46 1UQ.

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Population

592

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Hexham Priory School

Outstanding119 pupils0.9 km
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Hexham First School

Good117 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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