The Link, Hexham, NE46 3AL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE46 3AL 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	53.4%	51.4%	-2.0%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	46.6%	48.6%	2.0%	49.0%	-0.4%

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 3AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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	22.7%	19.1%	-3.6%	37.9%	-18.8%
Married: Opposite sex	65.1%	63%	-2.1%	44.2%	18.8%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.2%	1.2%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	3.7%	8.2%	4.5%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	5.9%	8.6%	2.7%	6.1%	2.5%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	60.1%	52.5%	-7.6%	48.4%	4.1%
Good health	27.3%	36.1%	8.8%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	9.8%	9.6%	-0.2%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around NE46 3AL this area, 6.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 57.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.2%	6.6%	-1.6%	18.2%	-11.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	4.6%	-4.3%	9.6%	-5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	10.8%	-4.1%	13.4%	-2.6%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	3.5%	1.6%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	15.1%	2.8%	16.9%	-1.8%
Degree or Similar	49.8%	57.5%	7.7%	33.8%	23.7%
Other	4.1%	1.9%	-2.2%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.9%	99.3%	1.4%	81.4%	17.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.6% 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	94.5%	93.6%	-0.9%	83.2%	10.4%
European Union	1.8%	2.1%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.5%	2.5%	1.0%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	94%	0.1%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0.6%	4.6%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.6%	76.7%	16.9%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	6%	13.5%	-7.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.3%	37.2%	-5.9%
Christian	60.9%	46.2%	14.7%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is The Link Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Link was 13.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.6% lower than the Hexham Central with Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Link has the 6th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb and the 118th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

🔎 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 3AL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 The Link are based on 16 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 The Link, Hexham, NE46 3AL

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE46 3AL

Average Price
£327,504

Semi-Detached
£267,758

Terraced
£312,350

Detached
£439,855

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Link

Average Price
£338,954

Semi-Detached
£285,029

Terraced
£298,563

Detached
£446,761

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The LinkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
81 The Link, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£254,000	2021-10-04	£301,818
83 The Link, Hexham, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2020-06-22	£501,586
77 The Link, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£209,000	2016-06-03	£306,477
79 The Link, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£149,000	2016-03-11	£216,457
86 The Link, Hexham, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2015-05-28	£404,630

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE46 3AL

Employment

NE46 3AL 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 3AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	63
Self-Employed	26
Part-Time Employee	25
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	8
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Education	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Manufacturing	8
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sele First School The Sele , NE46 3QZ	4out of 4	964 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hencotes , NE46 2EE	- not rated	1,182 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD	3out of 4	2,340 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL	3out of 4	2,606 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY	4out of 4	4,168 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	620 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Highford Lane , NE46 2DD	- not rated	856 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hexham Middle School Wanless Lane , NE46 1BU	3out of 4	1,608 yd	Academy converter	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	2,378 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tynedale Golf Club	Tyne Green Road, Hexham	594 yd
Hexham Golf Club	Spital Lane, Hexham	594 yd
Adapt Cafe	Burn Lane, Hexham	855 yd
Bouchon Bistrot	4-6 Gilesgate, Hexham	989 yd
Core Music	14 Gilesgate, Hexham	989 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hexham Masonic Hall	Westfield Terrace, Hexham	590 yd
The Fox Inn	West End Terrace, Hexham	832 yd
The Tannery	Gilesgate, Hexham	923 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Food	West Road(North), Hexham		264 yd
Aldi	5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham		1,091 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tynedale Sports Club EILANSGATE	grass pitches, tennis courts	579 yd
Hexham Golf Club Ltd SPITAL PARK SPITAL PARK	golf, squash courts	591 yd
Queen Elizabeth High School Whetstone Bridge Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	605 yd
Hexham Leazes Cricket Club THE LEAZES THE LEAZES SHAWS LANE	grass pitches	715 yd
Tyne Green Tyne Green	grass pitches	799 yd
St Josephs Rc Middle School HIGHFORD LANE	grass pitches	837 yd
Sele Park Beaumont Street	grass pitches	885 yd
Tynedale Golf Club	golf	992 yd
Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate	swimming pool	1,047 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	57.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	54.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	67.08 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	67.08 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NE46 3AL