NE46 3AZ is a sought-after residential area on Leazes Lane, 0.4km from Leazes in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham West ward and the Hexham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE46, NE46 3AZ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k. 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 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00139921 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEAZES LANE, NE46 3AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEAZES LANE, NE46 3AZ.
282
54
£ 42,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 3AZ 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 3AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £575k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 3AZ. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 545,000
4 sales · Mean £ 515,000
Semi-Detached
£ 347,500
2 sales · Mean £ 347,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE46 3AZ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
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
3 nearby- Bridge House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Burncrest Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- High Reins Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hexham Masonic Hall0.6 km
- The Fox Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Tynedale Golf Club0.8 km
- Hexham Golf Club0.8 km
- Adapt Cafe1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham1.6 km
- Corbridge6.7 km
- Haydon Bridge8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Shaws Park0.3 km
- Shaws Park0.3 km
- Leazes Lane0.4 km
- Queen Elizabeth High School Hydro0.4 km
- Leazes Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NE463AZ · Data under Open Government Licence