NE46 2HR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Elvaston Grove, 0.3km from Hackwood in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham Central with Acomb ward and the Hexham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE46, NE46 2HR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £423k, up 27.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE46 2HR are sourced from Output Area E00139910 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELVASTON GROVE, NE46 2HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELVASTON GROVE, NE46 2HR.
346
50
£ 42,800 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 2HR 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
No single demographic signal dominates NE46 2HR — age 50, 90% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 27.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 2HR. The average age is 49.5. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 397,500
6 sales · Mean £ 435,302
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE46 2HR has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Hexham First School
The Sele First School
Hexham Priory School
Queen Elizabeth High School
Hexham Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- B & M0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.8 km
- Oxfam0.8 km
- Oxfam Bookshop0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Danielle's Bistro0.7 km
- Hexham Football Club1.0 km
- Bunters0.9 km
- Cilantro1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Sea Chef0.6 km
- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.8 km
- Hexham Pizza0.9 km
- New Golden Rice0.9 km
- Oven & Grill0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.8 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Hallbank Guest House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Coach & Horses0.9 km
- The Grapes0.9 km
- Albert Edward Club0.9 km
- Hexham Conservative Club0.9 km
- Mr Ants0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham1.3 km
- Corbridge5.5 km
- Riding Mill8.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE462HR · Data under Open Government Licence