NE46 3EU is a safe, established residential area on Prior Terrace, 0.4km from Seal, The in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham Central with Acomb ward and the Hexham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE46 3EU are sourced from Output Area E00139904 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIOR TERRACE, NE46 3EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIOR TERRACE, NE46 3EU.
248
41
£ 42,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NE46 3EU's 53% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 3EU. The average age is 40.7. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 100,000
9 sales · Mean £ 96,611
Semi-Detached
£ 91,000
3 sales · Mean £ 90,166
Terraced
£ 143,500
6 sales · Mean £ 138,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE46 3EU has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Sele First School
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Queen Elizabeth High School
Hexham Middle School
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Hexham Priory School
Hexham First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- B & M1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- 21st Century Herbs0.5 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.7 km
- Oxfam0.7 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Danielle's Bistro0.8 km
- Bouchon Bistrot0.3 km
- Bunters0.7 km
- Cilantro0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.6 km
- Bridge House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Burncrest Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Station Road Inn0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Hexham Masonic Hall0.6 km
- RAFA Hexham Branch0.5 km
- The Coach & Horses0.8 km
- The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.5 km
- The Grapes0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op Food0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.6 km
- Hexham Pizza0.8 km
- New Golden Rice0.8 km
- Daybreak Centres0.9 km
- Indus Group0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham0.8 km
- Corbridge5.9 km
- Haydon Bridge8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Aldi0.4 km
- Woodbine Terrace0.4 km
- Woodbine Terrace0.4 km
- Leazes Lane0.4 km
- Leazes Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NE463EU · Data under Open Government Licence