Peth Head, Hexham, NE46 1HQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE46 1HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	58.3%	53.7%	-4.6%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	41.7%	46.3%	4.6%	49.0%	-2.7%

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	20.6%	26.7%	6.1%	37.9%	-11.2%
Married: Opposite sex	41.7%	45.6%	3.9%	44.2%	1.4%
Separated	2.1%	2.4%	0.3%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	9.2%	7.9%	-1.3%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	26.4%	17.3%	-9.1%	6.1%	11.2%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) 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	29.7%	40.8%	11.1%	48.4%	-7.6%
Good health	27.1%	28.2%	1.1%	33.6%	-5.4%
Fair health	25.2%	19.5%	-5.7%	12.7%	6.8%
Bad health	15.8%	9.5%	-6.3%	4.0%	5.5%
Very bad health	2.2%	2.1%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.9%

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	40.1%	27.2%	-12.9%	18.2%	9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	9.4%	-3.3%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.6%	12.4%	0.8%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	4%	6.6%	2.6%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.4%	11.2%	3.8%	16.9%	-5.7%
Degree or Similar	21.4%	26.9%	5.5%	33.8%	-6.9%
Other	2.9%	6.3%	3.4%	2.8%	3.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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%	0%	-0.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.3%	98.9%	-0.4%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	96.6%	95.3%	-1.3%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	1.4%	2.9%	1.5%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.5%	-0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	95%	-1.4%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	1.2%	2.9%	1.7%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.2%	2.1%	1.9%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.4%	76.7%	-8.3%
Romania	2.9%	0.9%	2.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	27.6%	13.5%	14.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.7%	37.2%	-7.5%
Christian	59.4%	46.2%	13.2%
Not answered	10.9%	6.0%	4.9%

Safety

Is Peth Head Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peth Head was 71.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% lower than the Hexham Central with Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Peth Head has the 11th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb and the 466th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

🔎 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 1HQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Peth Head are based on 54 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 Peth Head, Hexham, NE46 1HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE46 1HQ

Average Price
£169,831

Semi-Detached
£171,201

Terraced
£162,210

Detached
£162,551

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Peth Head

Average Price
£182,538

Semi-Detached
£182,834

Terraced
£169,847

Detached
£190,499

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Peth HeadStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Peth Head, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£138,000	2025-05-23	£146,592
18 Peth Head, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2024-08-02	£203,031
65 Peth Head, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2022-05-04	£161,198
31 Peth Head, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2020-12-18	£205,897
8 Peth Head, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£156,000	2020-07-17	£217,127

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE46 1HQ

Employment

NE46 1HQ 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 1HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	146
Full-Time Employee	79
Part-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Other	10
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	25
Manufacturing	15
Education	14
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Construction	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD	3out of 4	546 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hencotes , NE46 2EE	- not rated	929 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Sele First School The Sele , NE46 3QZ	4out of 4	964 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL	3out of 4	2,890 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY	4out of 4	3,086 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	1,744 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	537 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Highford Lane , NE46 2DD	- not rated	1,749 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Corbridge Middle School Cow Lane , NE45 5HX	3out of 4	5,028 yd	Community school	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	471 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ	- not rated	3,774 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
Platform Bar	Hexham Station, Hexham	341 yd
HVS Cafe and Shop	Corbridge Road, Hexham	348 yd
Wentworth Leisure Centre	Alemouth Road, Hexham	428 yd
The Wentworth Cafe	Wentworth Place, Hexham	510 yd
Zyka	44 Priestpopple, Hexham	525 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Phoenix	3 Chisholm Place, Hexham	292 yd
Mr Ants	22 Priestpopple, Hexham	425 yd
The Coach & Horses	32-34 Priestpopple, Hexham	525 yd
Albert Edward Club	Hallgate, Hexham	585 yd
Hexham Ex Servicemens Club	1-3 Hallstile Bank, Hexham	602 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Indus Group	Station Road, Hexham	271 yd
New Golden Rice	44 Priestpopple, Hexham	525 yd
Hexham Pizza	13 Priestpopple, Hexham	525 yd
Pizza Pizza	18 Priestpopple, Hexham	525 yd
Yo! To Go!	Alemouth Road, Hexham	566 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose	Alemouth Road, Hexham	428 yd
Marks & Spencer	Maidens Walk, Hexham	443 yd
Tesco	Alemouth Road, Hexham	566 yd
Aldi	5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham	918 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wentworth Leisure Centre Wentworth Park Wentworth Park	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool	429 yd
Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue	grass pitches	496 yd
Hexham Middle School WANLESS LANE	grass pitches	642 yd
No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET	health and fitness suite	698 yd
Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate	swimming pool	874 yd
St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES	grass pitches	1,026 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	43.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	42.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	78.3 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	78.3 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NE46 1HQ