Battle Hill is in Hexham and in Tynedale district. NE46 1BE is located in the Hexham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Battle Hill, Hexham, NE46 1BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE46 1BB, NE46 1AT, NE46 1BA, NE46 1WY, NE46 1LS, NE46 1BH, NE46 1NJ, NE46 3LT, NE46 1NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE46 1BE 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Battle Hill 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.
Battle Hill 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Battle Hill, Hexham, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 1995-10-12 | £562,757 |
NE46 1BE 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 1BE 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hencotes , NE46 2EE | - not rated | 176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sele First School The Sele , NE46 3QZ | 4out of 4 | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL | 3out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY | 4out of 4 | 3,683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth High School Whetstone Bridge Road , NE46 3JB | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham Middle School Wanless Lane , NE46 1BU | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Highford Lane , NE46 2DD | - not rated | 996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham Priory School Corbridge Road , NE46 1UY | 4out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | Battle Hill, Hexham | 2 yd | |
| Stalida Greek Taverna | 9a Battle Hill, Hexham | 38 yd | |
| Shire Gate Cafe | 4 Cattle Market, Hexham | 67 yd | |
| Molly Moos with Jennie | 26 St Marys Chare, Hexham | 73 yd | |
| The Queens Hall Cafe | Beaumont Street, Hexham | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Inn | 7 Battle Hill, Hexham | 38 yd | |
| The Victorian Tap | 1 Eastgate, Hexham | 89 yd | |
| The Grapes | 1 St Marys Chare, Hexham | 103 yd | |
| Hexham Conservative Club | 5-6 Beaumont Street, Hexham | 169 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | 32-34 Priestpopple, Hexham | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oven & Grill | 4 Battle Hill, Hexham | 2 yd | |
| Paxtons Fish & Chips | 15 Market Place, Hexham | 193 yd | |
| New Golden Rice | 44 Priestpopple, Hexham | 231 yd | |
| Hexham Pizza | 13 Priestpopple, Hexham | 231 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 18 Priestpopple, Hexham | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Maidens Walk, Hexham | 321 yd | |
| Tesco | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 422 yd | |
| Waitrose | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 527 yd | |
| Aldi | 5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham | 673 yd | |
| Co-op Food | West Road(North), Hexham | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 93 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate | swimming pool | 414 yd |
| Sele Park Beaumont Street | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Hexham Middle School WANLESS LANE | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Wentworth Leisure Centre Wentworth Park Wentworth Park | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 530 yd |
| Tynedale Sports Club EILANSGATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 844 yd |
| Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Tynedale Golf Club | golf | 1,000 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.