Long Close, Hexham, NE46 1AW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE46 1AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.1%	51.8%	3.7%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	51.9%	48.2%	-3.7%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38.4%	41.7%	3.3%	37.9%	3.8%
Married: Opposite sex	30.1%	27.5%	-2.6%	44.2%	-16.7%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	5.1%	3.3%	-1.8%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	15.4%	14.6%	-0.8%	9.1%	5.5%
Widowed	10.6%	12.9%	2.3%	6.1%	6.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.6%	40.4%	-3.2%	48.4%	-8.0%
Good health	36.2%	30.9%	-5.3%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	15.1%	22%	6.9%	12.7%	9.3%
Bad health	3.8%	5.2%	1.4%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.5%	0.2%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.2%	18.2%	-1.0%	18.2%	0.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	9.9%	-1.1%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	11.6%	-3.8%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	5%	2.6%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.5%	17.5%	11.0%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	41.8%	34.8%	-7.0%	33.8%	1.0%
Other	3.8%	3%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.8%	1.3%
White	97.4%	95.4%	-2.0%	81.4%	14.0%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.6%	93%	-1.6%	83.2%	9.8%
European Union	2.9%	4.6%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	93%	-1.2%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.4%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	1.3%	2.4%	1.1%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.5%	76.7%	3.8%
France	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	15.5%	13.5%	2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.4%	37.2%	3.2%
Christian	52.9%	46.2%	6.7%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Long Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Close was 201.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.2% higher than the Hexham Central with Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Long Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb and the 126th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NE46 1AW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Long Close are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tynedale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Long Close, Hexham, NE46 1AW

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE46 1AW

Average Price
£231,050

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£231,050

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Long Close

Average Price
£231,480

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£231,480

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Long CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Long Close, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£155,000	2025-10-17	£155,000
5 Long Close, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£165,000	2023-06-29	£176,101
4 Long Close, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£188,500	2022-02-16	£211,306
18 Long Close, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2021-09-24	£178,974
1 Long Close, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£220,000	2019-11-01	£283,321

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE46 1AW

Employment

NE46 1AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in NE46 1AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	85
Self-Employed	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	30
Part-Time Employee	25
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	19
Accommodation and food service activities	19
Other	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Transport and storage	12
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hencotes , NE46 2EE	- not rated	423 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Sele First School The Sele , NE46 3QZ	4out of 4	675 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD	3out of 4	790 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL	3out of 4	3,158 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY	4out of 4	3,664 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen Elizabeth High School Whetstone Bridge Road , NE46 3JB	3out of 4	1,256 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hexham Middle School Wanless Lane , NE46 1BU	3out of 4	75 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Highford Lane , NE46 2DD	- not rated	1,209 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hexham Priory School Corbridge Road , NE46 1UY	4out of 4	916 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ	- not rated	4,201 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Danielle's Bistro	12 Eastgate, Hexham	200 yd
Saathi Indian Restaurant	28 Priestpopple, Hexham	210 yd
Zyka	44 Priestpopple, Hexham	251 yd
Vercelli's	36 Priestpopple, Hexham	251 yd
Hexham Fish Bar	48 Priestpopple, Hexham	251 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Victorian Tap	1 Eastgate, Hexham	200 yd
Mr Ants	22 Priestpopple, Hexham	237 yd
The Coach & Horses	32-34 Priestpopple, Hexham	251 yd
The Globe Inn	7 Battle Hill, Hexham	323 yd
The Grapes	1 St Marys Chare, Hexham	346 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Golden Rice	44 Priestpopple, Hexham	251 yd
Hexham Pizza	13 Priestpopple, Hexham	251 yd
Pizza Pizza	18 Priestpopple, Hexham	251 yd
Oven & Grill	4 Battle Hill, Hexham	290 yd
Paxtons Fish & Chips	15 Market Place, Hexham	417 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	Maidens Walk, Hexham	204 yd
Tesco	Alemouth Road, Hexham	544 yd
Waitrose	Alemouth Road, Hexham	572 yd
Aldi	5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham	887 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hexham Middle School WANLESS LANE	grass pitches	186 yd
No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET	health and fitness suite	319 yd
St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES	grass pitches	514 yd
Wentworth Leisure Centre Wentworth Park Wentworth Park	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool	575 yd
Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate	swimming pool	667 yd
Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue	grass pitches	684 yd
Sele Park Beaumont Street	grass pitches	705 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	74.07 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	74.07 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NE46 1AW