Chirdon Crescent is in Hexham and in Tynedale district. NE46 1DD 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 Chirdon Crescent, Hexham, NE46 1DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE46 1DH, NE46 1DB, NE46 1DE, NE46 1DN, NE46 1DL, NE46 1DA, NE46 1DR, NE46 1DJ, NE46 1DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE46 1DD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 40.6% | 38.6% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 38.2% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 14.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 35.5% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.1% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 19.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
In the area around NE46 1DD this area, 31.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 31.8% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 15.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 17.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 93.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 97.9% | 96.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 32.4% | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chirdon Crescent was 73.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.8% lower than the Hexham Central with Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chirdon Crescent has the 10th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb and the 459th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Chirdon Crescent, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2021-04-30 | £181,833 |
| 18 Chirdon Crescent, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2016-09-20 | £178,350 |
| 8 Chirdon Crescent, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £87,300 | 2015-05-13 | £130,101 |
| 6 Chirdon Crescent, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2008-01-04 | £118,649 |
| 6 Chirdon Crescent, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2003-05-30 | £149,028 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hencotes , NE46 2EE | - not rated | 763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sele First School The Sele , NE46 3QZ | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL | 3out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY | 4out of 4 | 3,549 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 | 1,595 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 | 312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Highford Lane , NE46 2DD | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbridge Middle School Cow Lane , NE45 5HX | 3out of 4 | 5,304 yd | Community school | 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 | 617 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ | - not rated | 3,865 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVS Cafe and Shop | Corbridge Road, Hexham | 274 yd | |
| Zyka | 44 Priestpopple, Hexham | 485 yd | |
| Vercelli's | 36 Priestpopple, Hexham | 485 yd | |
| Hexham Fish Bar | 48 Priestpopple, Hexham | 485 yd | |
| Saathi Indian Restaurant | 28 Priestpopple, Hexham | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ants | 22 Priestpopple, Hexham | 386 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 3 Chisholm Place, Hexham | 448 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | 32-34 Priestpopple, Hexham | 485 yd | |
| The Victorian Tap | 1 Eastgate, Hexham | 533 yd | |
| Albert Edward Club | Hallgate, Hexham | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden Rice | 44 Priestpopple, Hexham | 485 yd | |
| Hexham Pizza | 13 Priestpopple, Hexham | 485 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 18 Priestpopple, Hexham | 485 yd | |
| Indus Group | Station Road, Hexham | 561 yd | |
| Oven & Grill | 4 Battle Hill, Hexham | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Maidens Walk, Hexham | 365 yd | |
| Waitrose | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 680 yd | |
| Tesco | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hexham Middle School WANLESS LANE | grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Wentworth Leisure Centre Wentworth Park Wentworth Park | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate | swimming pool | 944 yd |
| Dukeshouse Wood | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Sele Park Beaumont Street | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 34.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.