Whitby Avenue is in Hexham and in Tynedale district. NE46 3JJ 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 Whitby Avenue, Hexham, NE46 3JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE46 3JL, NE46 3JN, NE46 3JH, NE46 3AB, NE46 3JW, NE46 3JQ, NE46 3JR, NE46 3AD, NE46 3JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE46 3JJ 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 | 54% | 51.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46% | 48.9% | 2.9% | 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 vicinity of NE46 3JJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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 | 18.3% | 19.2% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 61.1% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 54.4% | 49.5% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 13.8% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 3JJ this area, 9.7% 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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 9.7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 5.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.4% | 53.4% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 97.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 99.6% | 96.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 96% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 76.7% | 16.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitby Avenue was 13.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.9% lower than the Hexham Central with Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whitby Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb and the 113th 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silcoates Whitby Avenue, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2024-04-05 | £313,429 |
| Solstrand Whitby Avenue, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-03-21 | £294,824 |
| Hellpool Edge Whitby Avenue, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-07-08 | £304,008 |
| 2 Whitby Avenue, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-11-24 | £377,441 |
| Penlea Whitby Avenue, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-06-05 | £373,867 |
NE46 3JJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE46 3JJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sele First School The Sele , NE46 3QZ | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hencotes , NE46 2EE | - not rated | 838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY | 4out of 4 | 4,232 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 | 221 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 | 450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexham Middle School Wanless Lane , NE46 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,293 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 | 2,119 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ | - not rated | 5,440 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 | 790 yd | |
| Core Music | 14 Gilesgate, Hexham | 790 yd | |
| Hextol Catering | 14 Gilesgate, Hexham | 790 yd | |
| Adapt Cafe | Burn Lane, Hexham | 845 yd | |
| Refectory Cafe | Beaumont Street, Hexham | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham Masonic Hall | Westfield Terrace, Hexham | 174 yd | |
| The Fox Inn | West End Terrace, Hexham | 441 yd | |
| The Tannery | Gilesgate, Hexham | 739 yd | |
| RAFA Hexham Branch | 2a Market Street, Hexham | 927 yd | |
| The Heart Of Northumberland | 5 Market Street, Hexham | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Chef | 10 St Lukes Road, Hexham | 813 yd | |
| Paxtons Fish & Chips | 15 Market Place, Hexham | 984 yd | |
| Oven & Grill | 4 Battle Hill, Hexham | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | West Road(North), Hexham | 340 yd | |
| Aldi | 5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth High School Whetstone Bridge Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 264 yd |
| St Josephs Rc Middle School HIGHFORD LANE | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Tynedale Sports Club EILANSGATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 558 yd |
| Sele Park Beaumont Street | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate | swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Hexham Leazes Cricket Club THE LEAZES THE LEAZES SHAWS LANE | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Tyne Green Tyne Green | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Hexham Golf Club Ltd SPITAL PARK SPITAL PARK | golf, squash courts | 955 yd |
| No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,010 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% |
| Median download speed | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.