South Rigg, Hexham, NE46 3EQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE46 3EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	49.6%	-0.7%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	49.7%	50.4%	0.7%	49.0%	1.4%

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	31.4%	35.5%	4.1%	37.9%	-2.4%
Married: Opposite sex	52.9%	48.4%	-4.5%	44.2%	4.2%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.1%	1.8%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	7%	6%	-1.0%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	6.2%	8.3%	2.1%	6.1%	2.2%

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	61.8%	51%	-10.8%	48.4%	2.6%
Good health	28.9%	32.7%	3.8%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	7.9%	13.6%	5.7%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	1%	2.7%	1.7%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	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 3EQ this area, 9.8% 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 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12%	9.8%	-2.2%	18.2%	-8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	7%	-4.2%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.3%	11.6%	1.3%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	4.7%	1.4%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	16.7%	2.2%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	45%	48.8%	3.8%	33.8%	15.0%
Other	3.7%	1.4%	-2.3%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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)
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	100%	98.8%	-1.2%	81.4%	17.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	95.4%	94.9%	-0.5%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	2.6%	3.5%	0.9%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	5.6%	-5.2%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	95.3%	0.2%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	1.3%	2.7%	1.4%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.6%	76.7%	2.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other EU countries	3.1%	1.5%	1.6%
Other Europe	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	14.6%	13.5%	1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.5%	37.2%	7.3%
Christian	47.7%	46.2%	1.5%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is South Rigg Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Rigg was 23.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% lower than the Hexham Central with Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

South Rigg has the 12th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb and the 247th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

🔎 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 3EQ, 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 South Rigg are based on 7 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 South Rigg, Hexham, NE46 3EQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE46 3EQ

Average Price
£324,056

Semi-Detached
£567,257

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£202,455

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Rigg

Average Price
£275,788

Semi-Detached
£597,504

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£222,168

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South RiggStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1A South Rigg, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2015-01-16	£214,220
1A South Rigg, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£125,000	2012-02-24	£175,201
1 South Rigg, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£187,000	2008-04-08	£199,785
3 South Rigg, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2005-02-25	£597,504
1 South Rigg, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£103,000	2001-10-05	£290,677

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE46 3EQ

Employment

NE46 3EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	79
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Education	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Other	11
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	5
Construction	5
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	475 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hencotes , NE46 2EE	- not rated	717 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD	3out of 4	1,850 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL	3out of 4	2,607 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY	4out of 4	3,878 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	545 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	731 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hexham Middle School Wanless Lane , NE46 1BU	3out of 4	1,123 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	1,889 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ	- not rated	5,209 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
Adapt Cafe	Burn Lane, Hexham	490 yd
Bouchon Bistrot	4-6 Gilesgate, Hexham	503 yd
Core Music	14 Gilesgate, Hexham	503 yd
Hextol Catering	14 Gilesgate, Hexham	503 yd
Refectory Cafe	Beaumont Street, Hexham	637 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hexham Masonic Hall	Westfield Terrace, Hexham	354 yd
The Tannery	Gilesgate, Hexham	440 yd
The Fox Inn	West End Terrace, Hexham	456 yd
RAFA Hexham Branch	2a Market Street, Hexham	669 yd
The Heart Of Northumberland	5 Market Street, Hexham	671 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Paxtons Fish & Chips	15 Market Place, Hexham	754 yd
Oven & Grill	4 Battle Hill, Hexham	819 yd
Yo! To Go!	Alemouth Road, Hexham	879 yd
Sea Chef	10 St Lukes Road, Hexham	934 yd
New Golden Rice	44 Priestpopple, Hexham	972 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op Food	West Road(North), Hexham	231 yd
Aldi	5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham	665 yd
Tesco	Alemouth Road, Hexham	879 yd
Waitrose	Alemouth Road, Hexham	1,035 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tynedale Sports Club EILANSGATE	grass pitches, tennis courts	209 yd
Sele Park Beaumont Street	grass pitches	407 yd
Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate	swimming pool	564 yd
Tyne Green Tyne Green	grass pitches	610 yd
Queen Elizabeth High School Whetstone Bridge Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	613 yd
St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES	grass pitches	660 yd
Tynedale Golf Club	golf	700 yd
St Josephs Rc Middle School HIGHFORD LANE	grass pitches	775 yd
Hexham Golf Club Ltd SPITAL PARK SPITAL PARK	golf, squash courts	788 yd
No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET	health and fitness suite	811 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%

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

Overview of NE46 3EQ