Priestpopple is in Hexham and in Northumberland district. NE46 1PQ 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 Priestpopple, Hexham, NE46 1PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE46 1PN, NE46 1XB, NE46 1RN, NE46 1AF, NE46 1QD, NE46 1QB, NE46 1PF, NE46 1PS, NE46 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE46 1PQ 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 Priestpopple 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.
Priestpopple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach & Horses, 32 Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £329,255 | 2018-05-05 | £411,372 |
| 32 Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2017-11-30 | £394,667 |
| 28A Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-06-02 | £500,358 |
| 42 Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-01-13 | £383,179 |
| 28A Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2011-07-25 | £559,782 |
NE46 1PQ 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 1PQ 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 | 422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sele First School The Sele , NE46 3QZ | 4out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL | 3out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY | 4out of 4 | 3,471 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 | 1,242 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 | 199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Highford Lane , NE46 2DD | - not rated | 1,241 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 | 916 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ | - not rated | 4,238 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zyka | 44 Priestpopple, Hexham | 19 yd | |
| Vercelli's | 36 Priestpopple, Hexham | 19 yd | |
| Hexham Fish Bar | 48 Priestpopple, Hexham | 19 yd | |
| The Wentworth Cafe | Wentworth Place, Hexham | 63 yd | |
| Saathi Indian Restaurant | 28 Priestpopple, Hexham | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach & Horses | 32-34 Priestpopple, Hexham | 19 yd | |
| Mr Ants | 22 Priestpopple, Hexham | 98 yd | |
| Albert Edward Club | Hallgate, Hexham | 135 yd | |
| The Victorian Tap | 1 Eastgate, Hexham | 211 yd | |
| The Grapes | 1 St Marys Chare, Hexham | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden Rice | 44 Priestpopple, Hexham | 19 yd | |
| Hexham Pizza | 13 Priestpopple, Hexham | 19 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 18 Priestpopple, Hexham | 19 yd | |
| Paxtons Fish & Chips | 15 Market Place, Hexham | 238 yd | |
| Oven & Grill | 4 Battle Hill, Hexham | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Maidens Walk, Hexham | 106 yd | |
| Tesco | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 299 yd | |
| Waitrose | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 335 yd | |
| Aldi | 5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 195 yd |
| Wentworth Leisure Centre Wentworth Park Wentworth Park | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 338 yd |
| Hexham Middle School WANLESS LANE | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate | swimming pool | 476 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Sele Park Beaumont Street | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Tynedale Sports Club EILANSGATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 968 yd |
| Tynedale Golf Club | golf | 1,004 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.