NE46 3QL is a mixed residential area on Holy Island, 0.3km from The Seal in Hexham. Administratively it sits within Hexham Central with Acomb ward and the Hexham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NE46 3QL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NE46 3QL are sourced from Output Area E00139902 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLY ISLAND, NE46 3QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLY ISLAND, NE46 3QL.
229
53
£ 42,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE46 3QL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NE46 3QL has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 53-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE46 3QL. The average age is 53.0. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
4 sales · Mean £ 129,250
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE46 3QL is moderate at 77 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
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
35 nearby- B & M0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- 21st Century Herbs0.3 km
- Battle Hill Convenience Store0.5 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Danielle's Bistro0.6 km
- Bouchon Bistrot0.1 km
- Bunters0.5 km
- Cilantro0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Sea Chef0.9 km
- Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour0.4 km
- Hexham Pizza0.6 km
- New Golden Rice0.6 km
- Daybreak Centres0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Beaumont Hotel0.4 km
- Bridge House Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Burncrest Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Hexham Town Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Station Road Inn0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Hexham Masonic Hall0.6 km
- RAFA Hexham Branch0.3 km
- The Coach & Horses0.6 km
- The Forum (Wetherspoons)0.3 km
- The Grapes0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-op Food0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hexham0.7 km
- Corbridge5.7 km
- Riding Mill9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Aldi0.3 km
- Abbey and Market Place0.3 km
- Monument0.4 km
- Monument0.4 km
- Woodbine Terrace0.5 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: NE463QL · Data under Open Government Licence