Shaftoe Leazes, Hexham, NE46 3DW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE46 3DW 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	53.6%	51.9%	-1.7%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	46.4%	48.1%	1.7%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

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	28.8%	32.1%	3.3%	37.9%	-5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	52.5%	47.1%	-5.4%	44.2%	2.9%
Separated	3.8%	3.2%	-0.6%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	7.6%	12.2%	4.6%	9.1%	3.1%
Widowed	7.2%	5.4%	-1.8%	6.1%	-0.7%

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 (85.7%) 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	60.2%	51.7%	-8.5%	48.4%	3.3%
Good health	25%	34%	9.0%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	13.5%	10.9%	-2.6%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	1.3%	2.6%	1.3%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

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 52%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14%	13.1%	-0.9%	18.2%	-5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	4.2%	4.5%	0.3%	9.6%	-5.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	10.4%	-3.2%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	5.4%	2.9%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	13.1%	-2.6%	16.9%	-3.8%
Degree or Similar	47%	52%	5.0%	33.8%	18.2%
Other	3%	1.4%	-1.6%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	2.5%	-1.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
White	97.4%	98.1%	0.7%	81.4%	16.7%

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	90.1%	93.6%	3.5%	83.2%	10.4%
European Union	2.6%	1.9%	-0.7%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	1.9%	-0.1%	1.3%	0.6%
Oceania	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.1%	93.2%	3.1%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	2.3%	4.5%	2.2%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	2.6%	0.8%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3%	0.4%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.7%	76.7%	9.0%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	12.1%	13.5%	-1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.3%	37.2%	11.1%
Christian	44.9%	46.2%	-1.3%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Shaftoe Leazes Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaftoe Leazes was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.2% lower than the Hexham Central with Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Shaftoe Leazes has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb and the 16th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

🔎 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 3DW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Shaftoe Leazes are based on 42 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 Shaftoe Leazes, Hexham, NE46 3DW

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE46 3DW

Average Price
£376,514

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£414,045

Detached
£499,281

Flats/Maisonettes
£221,303

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shaftoe Leazes

Average Price
£376,506

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£425,175

Detached
£559,107

Flats/Maisonettes
£202,821

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shaftoe LeazesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Shaftoe Leazes, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£335,000	2024-02-02	£374,016
14 Shaftoe Leazes, Hexham, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-09-17	£525,608
20 Shaftoe Leazes, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£248,500	2014-11-03	£329,759
20A Shaftoe Leazes, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£93,000	2014-10-17	£122,788
20A Shaftoe Leazes, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£88,000	2011-07-15	£111,680

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE46 3DW

Employment

NE46 3DW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	74
Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	15
Other	6
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Education	26
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Construction	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Information and communication	8
Other	7
Manufacturing	7
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	499 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hencotes , NE46 2EE	- not rated	583 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD	3out of 4	1,783 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL	3out of 4	2,873 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY	4out of 4	4,061 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	346 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	483 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hexham Middle School Wanless Lane , NE46 1BU	3out of 4	1,035 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	1,860 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ	- not rated	5,181 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
Bouchon Bistrot	4-6 Gilesgate, Hexham	557 yd
Core Music	14 Gilesgate, Hexham	557 yd
Hextol Catering	14 Gilesgate, Hexham	557 yd
Refectory Cafe	Beaumont Street, Hexham	609 yd
The Queens Hall Cafe	Beaumont Street, Hexham	653 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hexham Masonic Hall	Westfield Terrace, Hexham	129 yd
The Fox Inn	West End Terrace, Hexham	215 yd
The Tannery	Gilesgate, Hexham	516 yd
RAFA Hexham Branch	2a Market Street, Hexham	678 yd
Hexham Conservative Club	5-6 Beaumont Street, Hexham	690 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sea Chef	10 St Lukes Road, Hexham	673 yd
Oven & Grill	4 Battle Hill, Hexham	727 yd
Paxtons Fish & Chips	15 Market Place, Hexham	728 yd
Yo! To Go!	Alemouth Road, Hexham	917 yd
New Golden Rice	44 Priestpopple, Hexham	926 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Food	West Road(North), Hexham	420 yd
Aldi	5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham	812 yd
Tesco	Alemouth Road, Hexham	917 yd
Marks & Spencer	Maidens Walk, Hexham	1,039 yd
Waitrose	Alemouth Road, Hexham	1,075 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sele Park Beaumont Street	grass pitches	336 yd
Queen Elizabeth High School Whetstone Bridge Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	441 yd
Tynedale Sports Club EILANSGATE	grass pitches, tennis courts	463 yd
St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES	grass pitches	501 yd
St Josephs Rc Middle School HIGHFORD LANE	grass pitches	546 yd
Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate	swimming pool	620 yd
No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET	health and fitness suite	750 yd
Tyne Green Tyne Green	grass pitches	871 yd
Tynedale Golf Club	golf	929 yd
Hexham Golf Club Ltd SPITAL PARK SPITAL PARK	golf, squash courts	1,037 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	53.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	70.33 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	70.33 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.14 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NE46 3DW