NE46 2HX is a safe, established residential area on Hencotes Court, 0.2km from The Seal in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham Central with Acomb ward and the Hexham constituency.
This is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 19.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE46 2HX are sourced from Output Area E00139914 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENCOTES COURT, NE46 2HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENCOTES COURT, NE46 2HX.
216
46
£ 42,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 2HX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE46 2HX is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 19.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 2HX. The average age is 46.3. 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 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
Terraced
£ 222,500
6 sales · Mean £ 223,037
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE46 2HX has low crime rates — 37 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
The Sele First School
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Queen Elizabeth High School
Hexham Middle School
Hexham Priory School
Hexham First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- 21st Century Herbs0.4 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.3 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- Oxfam Bookshop0.3 km
- Cranstons Ltd0.4 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.3 km
- Bridge House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- Burncrest Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Station Road Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Hexham Masonic Hall0.4 km
- RAFA Hexham Branch0.4 km
- The Coach & Horses0.6 km
- The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.5 km
- The Grapes0.4 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Bouchon Bistrot0.4 km
- Bunters0.5 km
- Cilantro0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Molly Moos with Jennie0.4 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op Food0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.1 km
- Hexham Pizza0.6 km
- New Golden Rice0.6 km
- Sea Chef0.4 km
- Daybreak Centres0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham0.9 km
- Corbridge5.8 km
- Haydon Bridge9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Monument0.2 km
- Monument0.2 km
- Hextol Crescent0.3 km
- Hextol Crescent0.3 km
- Police Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE462HX · Data under Open Government Licence