Postcode Analysis Northumberland, North East

MARKET SQUARE, NE49 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET SQUARE, NE49 0BQ.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NE49 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NE49 0BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NE49 0BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Market Square, 0.1km from Haltwhistle in Haltwhistle. Administratively it sits within Haltwhistle ward and the Hexham constituency.

NE49 0BQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NE49 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00139882 (shared with 41 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 NE49 0BQ. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

NE49 0BQ has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour27
Other theft11
Public order9
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Haltwhistle Primary Academy

Outstanding255 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Billy Bell0.0 km
  • Haltwhistle Post Office0.0 km
  • I-SAVE0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.2 km
  • Herding Hill Farm Caravan & Camping1.0 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Chare Close Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • Grey Bull Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
  • Ashcroft Guest House0.2 km
  • The Old School House0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Jubilee0.4 km
  • Railway Hotel0.3 km
  • Haltwhistle Comrades Club0.1 km
  • The Black Bull0.0 km
  • Centre Of Britain Hotel0.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Harun's Indian Restaurant0.0 km
  • Pillar Box Cafe0.0 km
  • Brew Bar0.0 km
  • Bonnie's0.1 km
  • Jethros0.1 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Lucky Palace0.0 km
  • Oceans Takeaway / Cafe0.0 km
  • The Yellow Bird Cafe0.0 km
  • Fryery0.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haltwhistle0.4 km
  • Bardon Mill7.0 km
  • Haydon Bridge13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Place0.0 km
  • Market Place0.0 km
  • Westgate0.3 km
  • Westgate0.3 km
  • Castle Hill0.3 km