NE46 2NG is a well-regarded residential area on Southlands, 0.3km from Leazes in Northumberland. Administratively it sits within Hexham West ward and the Hexham constituency.
For serious buyers, NE46 2NG is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £362k, down 21.5% 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 2NG are sourced from Output Area E00139919 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHLANDS, NE46 2NG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHLANDS, NE46 2NG.
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52
£ 42,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE46 2NG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £362k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £362k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 21.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 2NG. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 258,750
10 sales · Mean £ 268,700
Detached
£ 218,000
3 sales · Mean £ 322,166
Terraced
£ 290,000
2 sales · Mean £ 290,000
school Local Schools
Hexham Middle School
Queen Elizabeth High School
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
The Sele First School
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- High Reins Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham2.2 km
- Corbridge7.2 km
- Haydon Bridge7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Southlands0.1 km
- Southlands0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NE462NG · Data under Open Government Licence