Ridley Terrace is in Hexham and in Tynedale district. NE46 3HE is located in the Hexham Central with Acomb electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hexham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridley Terrace, Hexham, NE46 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE46 3HD, NE46 3HB, NE46 3HX, NE46 3HF, NE46 3HG, NE46 3RU, NE46 3EZ, NE46 3HS, NE46 3EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE46 3HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE46 3HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.6% | 46.8% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 31.3% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.6% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 34.4% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 32.2% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 22.4% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 8.5% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 18.6% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 26.1% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 20.7% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.1% | 96.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridley Terrace was 153.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% higher than the Hexham Central with Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridley Terrace has the 7th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb and the 202nd highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ridley Terrace, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2001-12-20 | £175,602 |
| 5 Ridley Terrace, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2001-12-20 | £175,602 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sele First School The Sele , NE46 3QZ | 4out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hencotes , NE46 2EE | - not rated | 974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL | 3out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY | 4out of 4 | 3,334 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 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham Middle School Wanless Lane , NE46 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Highford Lane , NE46 2DD | - not rated | 1,294 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 | 1,758 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ | - not rated | 4,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adapt Cafe | Burn Lane, Hexham | 156 yd | |
| Top Nosh | 26b Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham | 374 yd | |
| Bouchon Bistrot | 4-6 Gilesgate, Hexham | 550 yd | |
| Core Music | 14 Gilesgate, Hexham | 550 yd | |
| Hextol Catering | 14 Gilesgate, Hexham | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tannery | Gilesgate, Hexham | 502 yd | |
| The Heart Of Northumberland | 5 Market Street, Hexham | 668 yd | |
| RAFA Hexham Branch | 2a Market Street, Hexham | 692 yd | |
| The Forum (Wetherspoons) | Market Place, Hexham | 747 yd | |
| Hexham Ex Servicemens Club | 1-3 Hallstile Bank, Hexham | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 756 yd | |
| Paxtons Fish & Chips | 15 Market Place, Hexham | 807 yd | |
| Oven & Grill | 4 Battle Hill, Hexham | 972 yd | |
| New Golden Rice | 44 Priestpopple, Hexham | 997 yd | |
| Hexham Pizza | 13 Priestpopple, Hexham | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham | 374 yd | |
| Co-op Food | West Road(North), Hexham | 648 yd | |
| Tesco | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 756 yd | |
| Waitrose | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tynedale Golf Club | golf | 139 yd |
| Tyne Green Tyne Green | grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Tynedale Sports Club EILANSGATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 363 yd |
| Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate | swimming pool | 560 yd |
| Hexham Golf Club Ltd SPITAL PARK SPITAL PARK | golf, squash courts | 691 yd |
| Sele Park Beaumont Street | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Wentworth Leisure Centre Wentworth Park Wentworth Park | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES | grass pitches | 972 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.