Burnside Cottages is in Hexham and in Tynedale district. NE46 3DE is located in the Hexham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burnside Cottages, Hexham, NE46 3DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE46 3DF, NE46 3DD, NE46 3DR, NE46 3DA, NE46 3DB, NE46 3BZ, NE46 3DS, NE46 3HT, NE46 3DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE46 3DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.9% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.1% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 39% | 40.4% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 30.9% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 15.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 53.7% | 45.8% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 39.8% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 9% | 13% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| 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.
In the area around NE46 3DE this area, 9% 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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 9% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.2% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 14.3% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 54.5% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 91.4% | 95.3% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 95.3% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnside Cottages was 410.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 238.4% higher than the Hexham Central with Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Burnside Cottages has the 4th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb and the 41st highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Burnside Cottages, Hexham, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2008-05-30 | £395,390 |
NE46 3DE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sele First School The Sele , NE46 3QZ | 4out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY | 4out of 4 | 4,092 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 | 368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexham Middle School Wanless Lane , NE46 1BU | 3out of 4 | 946 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 | 1,787 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ | - not rated | 5,101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bouchon Bistrot | 4-6 Gilesgate, Hexham | 559 yd | |
| Core Music | 14 Gilesgate, Hexham | 559 yd | |
| Hextol Catering | 14 Gilesgate, Hexham | 559 yd | |
| Refectory Cafe | Beaumont Street, Hexham | 564 yd | |
| The Queens Hall Cafe | Beaumont Street, Hexham | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Inn | West End Terrace, Hexham | 83 yd | |
| Hexham Masonic Hall | Westfield Terrace, Hexham | 190 yd | |
| The Tannery | Gilesgate, Hexham | 533 yd | |
| The Globe Inn | 7 Battle Hill, Hexham | 627 yd | |
| Hexham Conservative Club | 5-6 Beaumont Street, Hexham | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Chef | 10 St Lukes Road, Hexham | 542 yd | |
| Oven & Grill | 4 Battle Hill, Hexham | 644 yd | |
| Paxtons Fish & Chips | 15 Market Place, Hexham | 678 yd | |
| New Golden Rice | 44 Priestpopple, Hexham | 858 yd | |
| Hexham Pizza | 13 Priestpopple, Hexham | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | West Road(North), Hexham | 557 yd | |
| Aldi | 5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham | 845 yd | |
| Tesco | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 892 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Maidens Walk, Hexham | 964 yd | |
| Waitrose | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sele Park Beaumont Street | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth High School Whetstone Bridge Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 473 yd |
| St Josephs Rc Middle School HIGHFORD LANE | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Tynedale Sports Club EILANSGATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 569 yd |
| Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate | swimming pool | 618 yd |
| No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Tyne Green Tyne Green | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Tynedale Golf Club | golf | 1,007 yd |
| Wentworth Leisure Centre Wentworth Park Wentworth Park | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 1,048 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.