South Park is in Hexham and in Tynedale district. NE46 1QU is located in the Hexham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hexham. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Park, Hexham, NE46 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE46 1BT, NE46 1AG, NE46 1AH, NE46 1BS, NE46 1DG, NE46 1AL, NE46 1DF, NE46 1RA, NE46 1DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE46 1QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE46 1QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 15.7% | -14.3% | 37.9% | -22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 63.9% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 7.7% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 47.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 11.7% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 9.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 55.5% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 21.7% |
| Other | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 94.7% | 96.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 95.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Park was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Hexham Central with Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Park has the 13th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb and the 539th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 High Gables South Park, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-07-02 | £278,512 |
| 3 High Gables South Park, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2024-01-19 | £256,302 |
| 5 High Gables South Park, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-08-18 | £187,336 |
| 8 High Gables South Park, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-12-17 | £280,446 |
| 6 High Gables South Park, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-10-20 | £311,171 |
NE46 1QU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NE46 1QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1QU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 157 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 66 |
| Other | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sele First School The Sele , NE46 3QZ | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL | 3out of 4 | 3,418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY | 4out of 4 | 3,827 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 | 1,391 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 | 310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Highford Lane , NE46 2DD | - not rated | 1,302 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 | 914 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ | - not rated | 4,102 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 | 434 yd | |
| Danielle's Bistro | 12 Eastgate, Hexham | 440 yd | |
| Saathi Indian Restaurant | 28 Priestpopple, Hexham | 475 yd | |
| Zyka | 44 Priestpopple, Hexham | 514 yd | |
| Vercelli's | 36 Priestpopple, Hexham | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victorian Tap | 1 Eastgate, Hexham | 440 yd | |
| Mr Ants | 22 Priestpopple, Hexham | 473 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | 32-34 Priestpopple, Hexham | 514 yd | |
| The Globe Inn | 7 Battle Hill, Hexham | 563 yd | |
| The Grapes | 1 St Marys Chare, Hexham | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden Rice | 44 Priestpopple, Hexham | 514 yd | |
| Hexham Pizza | 13 Priestpopple, Hexham | 514 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 18 Priestpopple, Hexham | 514 yd | |
| Oven & Grill | 4 Battle Hill, Hexham | 527 yd | |
| Paxtons Fish & Chips | 15 Market Place, Hexham | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Maidens Walk, Hexham | 440 yd | |
| Tesco | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 806 yd | |
| Waitrose | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hexham Middle School WANLESS LANE | grass pitches | 104 yd |
| No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Wentworth Leisure Centre Wentworth Park Wentworth Park | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Sele Park Beaumont Street | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate | swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Dukeshouse Wood | grass pitches | 971 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.