Burncroft, Hexham, NE46 2EN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE46 2EN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.5%	51%	-3.5%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	45.5%	49%	3.5%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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 2EN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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	29.2%	25.3%	-3.9%	37.9%	-12.6%
Married: Opposite sex	47.4%	52.2%	4.8%	44.2%	8.0%
Separated	2.8%	1.2%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	8.3%	14.2%	5.9%	9.1%	5.1%
Widowed	12.3%	7.1%	-5.2%	6.1%	1.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.8%	42.3%	1.5%	48.4%	-6.1%
Good health	37.7%	35.8%	-1.9%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	17.8%	16.4%	-1.4%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	2.4%	3.4%	1.0%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1.4%	2%	0.6%	1.2%	0.8%

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	22.9%	17.7%	-5.2%	18.2%	-0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13%	8.5%	-4.5%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	13.3%	-1.7%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	4%	-0.3%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	10.1%	-1.0%	16.9%	-6.8%
Degree or Similar	30.4%	41.9%	11.5%	33.8%	8.1%
Other	3.2%	4.4%	1.2%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.6%	99%	0.4%	81.4%	17.6%
Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.5% 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	95.9%	94.5%	-1.4%	83.2%	11.3%
European Union	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%	6.1%	-3.4%
Africa	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	94.5%	-1.4%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	1%	1%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.3%	76.7%	5.6%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	14.7%	13.5%	1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.2%	37.2%	-1.0%
Christian	60.4%	46.2%	14.2%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Burncroft Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burncroft was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Hexham Central with Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Burncroft has the 17th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb and the 382nd lowest crime rate of 1,083 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

🔎 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 2EN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (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 Burncroft are based on 18 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 Burncroft, Hexham, NE46 2EN

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE46 2EN

Average Price
£394,699

Semi-Detached
£359,135

Terraced
£368,056

Detached
£563,475

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Burncroft

Average Price
£374,448

Semi-Detached
£417,046

Terraced
£338,736

Detached
£590,004

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on BurncroftStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Burncroft, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£255,000	2025-02-14	£270,158
5 Burncroft, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2024-06-21	£249,123
3 Burncroft, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2020-11-27	£200,791
2 Burncroft, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2019-12-09	£351,135
Burncroft House Burncroft, Hexham, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£430,300	2019-09-02	£576,209

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE46 2EN

Employment

NE46 2EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2EN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	22
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	28
Education	15
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Manufacturing	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School Hencotes , NE46 2EE	- not rated	179 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hencotes , NE46 2EE	3out of 4	179 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Sele First School The Sele , NE46 3QZ	3out of 4	476 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD	3out of 4	1,348 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lowgate First School Lowgate , NE46 2NN	- not rated	3,086 yd	Community school	No	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	- not rated	702 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth High School Whetstone Bridge Road , NE46 3JB	3out of 4	702 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	- not rated	610 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hexham Middle School Whetstone Bridge Road , NE46 3JB	3out of 4	610 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Highford Lane , NE46 2DD	3out of 4	654 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School Highford Lane , NE46 2DD	- not rated	654 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hexham Hackwood Park School Gallows Bank , NE46 1AU	- not rated	756 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Croft House School Leazes Lane , NE46 3BB	- not rated	943 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hexham Priory School Corbridge Road , NE46 1UY	- not rated	1,468 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hexham Priory School Corbridge Road , NE46 1UY	4out of 4	1,468 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ	- not rated	4,758 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
The Queens Hall Cafe	Beaumont Street, Hexham	415 yd
The Rising Cafe	Beaumont Street, Hexham	415 yd
Hexham Community Church	Beaumont Street, Hexham	415 yd
Stalida Greek Taverna	9a Battle Hill, Hexham	445 yd
Golden Dragon	Battle Hill, Hexham	448 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fox Inn	West End Terrace, Hexham	209 yd
The Globe Inn	7 Battle Hill, Hexham	445 yd
Hexham Masonic Hall	Westfield Terrace, Hexham	472 yd
The Victorian Tap	1 Eastgate, Hexham	505 yd
The Grapes	1 St Marys Chare, Hexham	505 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sea Chef	10 St Lukes Road, Hexham	359 yd
Oven & Grill	4 Battle Hill, Hexham	448 yd
Paxtons Fish & Chips	15 Market Place, Hexham	558 yd
New Golden Rice	44 Priestpopple, Hexham	680 yd
Hexham Pizza	13 Priestpopple, Hexham	680 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	Maidens Walk, Hexham	765 yd
Tesco	Alemouth Road, Hexham	804 yd
Co-op Food	West Road(North), Hexham	835 yd
Aldi	5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham	888 yd
Waitrose	Alemouth Road, Hexham	941 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES	grass pitches	180 yd
Sele Park Beaumont Street	grass pitches	335 yd
No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET	health and fitness suite	516 yd
Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate	swimming pool	613 yd
St Josephs Rc Middle School HIGHFORD LANE	grass pitches	654 yd
Queen Elizabeth High School Whetstone Bridge Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	701 yd
Tynedale Sports Club EILANSGATE	grass pitches, tennis courts	774 yd
Hexham Middle School WANLESS LANE	grass pitches	792 yd
Wentworth Leisure Centre Wentworth Park Wentworth Park	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool	944 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	30.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	30.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	30.8%

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	62.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	78.56 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	78.56 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NE46 2EN