Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

WHITBY AVENUE, NE46 3JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITBY AVENUE, NE46 3JJ.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NE46 3JJ 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.

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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NE46 3JJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £260k, 92% 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. Property prices are trending up 22.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE46 3JJ is a sought-after residential area on Whitby Avenue, 0.5km from The Seal in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham West ward and the Hexham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NE46, NE46 3JJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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: Average house prices are around £260k, up 22.7% 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 3JJ are sourced from Output Area E00139925 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 3JJ. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

8 sales · Mean £ 261,067

Terraced

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NE46 3JJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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Hexham Middle School

Good475 pupils0.2 km
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Queen Elizabeth High School

Good1339 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham

Good275 pupils0.4 km
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The Sele First School

Good410 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham

Good110 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • 21st Century Herbs0.8 km
  • Battle Hill Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Oxfam0.9 km
  • Oxfam Bookshop0.9 km
  • Cranstons Ltd1.0 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Beaumont Hotel0.8 km
  • Bridge House Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
  • Burncrest Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
  • High Reins Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Hexham Masonic Hall0.2 km
  • RAFA Hexham Branch0.9 km
  • The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.9 km
  • The Grapes0.9 km
  • Heart Of Northumberland0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Bouchon Bistrot0.7 km
  • Cilantro0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Molly Moos with Jennie0.9 km
  • Refectory Cafe0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-op Food0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.6 km
  • Little Mexico0.9 km
  • Oven & Grill0.9 km
  • Paxtons Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Sea Chef0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hexham1.3 km
  • Corbridge6.3 km
  • Haydon Bridge8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Whetstone Bridge Road0.2 km
  • Woodbine Terrace0.2 km
  • Whetstone Bridge Road0.2 km
  • Woodbine Terrace0.2 km
  • Police Station0.3 km