NE46 2LF is in Hexham and Tynedale district. NE46 2LF is located in the South Tynedale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hexham, NE46 2LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE46 2LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 2LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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 | 27% | 26.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 62.3% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 53.2% | 52.2% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 15.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 17.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.8% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 37.3% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 96.4% | 95.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 66.6% | 46.2% | 20.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NE46 2LF was 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.6% higher than the Haydon and Hadrian average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
NE46 2LF has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Haydon and Hadrian and the 500th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% 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 Barn Hamburn Hall, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2017-05-26 | £693,604 |
| The Barn Hamburn Hall, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2009-09-24 | £635,645 |
| The Barn Hamburn Hall, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2007-07-12 | £594,430 |
NE46 2LF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 30% 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 2LF 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.
| Self-Employed | 91 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Chapel Church of England First School Leazes Lane , Whitley Chapel NE47 0HB | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.