Market Street is in Hexham and in Northumberland district. NE46 3NS 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 Market Street, Hexham, NE46 3NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE46 3NU, NE46 3RH, NE46 3NX, NE46 3SW, NE46 3PT, NE46 3PS, NE46 3PR, NE46 3PG, NE46 3PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE46 3NS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 52.7% | 47.8% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 52.2% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 46.2% | 37% | -9.2% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 29.5% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 15% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 13.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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 (69%) 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 | 32.8% | 27.6% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -20.8% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 41.4% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 23% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 15.7% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 18% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 32% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.4% | 96.6% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.7% | 96.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 698.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 476.7% higher than the Hexham Central with Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Market Street has the highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb and the 9th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 222.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Of England Tavern Market Street, Hexham, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £486,000 | 2024-09-06 | £495,464 |
| Apartment 2 Hadrian House, 21 Market Street, Hexham, Northumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-05-09 | £234,562 |
| 9 Market Street, Hexham, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-07-06 | £208,960 |
| Hadrian House, 21 Market Street, Hexham, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-11-21 | £379,348 |
| Hexham Swimming Pool Market Street, Hexham, Northumberland Other, an established residential building | £751,000 | 2018-01-25 | £939,423 |
NE46 3NS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE46 3NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sele First School The Sele , NE46 3QZ | 4out of 4 | 193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hencotes , NE46 2EE | - not rated | 388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL | 3out of 4 | 2,663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY | 4out of 4 | 3,474 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 | 1,019 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 | 535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Highford Lane , NE46 2DD | - not rated | 1,080 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 | 1,226 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ | - not rated | 4,545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mexico | 4a Market Street, Hexham | 26 yd | |
| Cilantro | 19 Market Place, Hexham | 73 yd | |
| Small World Cafe | 27-28 Market Place, Hexham | 83 yd | |
| Refectory Cafe | Beaumont Street, Hexham | 128 yd | |
| Market Place Cafe | 14 Market Place, Hexham | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heart Of Northumberland | 5 Market Street, Hexham | 10 yd | |
| RAFA Hexham Branch | 2a Market Street, Hexham | 26 yd | |
| The Forum (Wetherspoons) | Market Place, Hexham | 83 yd | |
| Hexham Conservative Club | 5-6 Beaumont Street, Hexham | 149 yd | |
| Hexham Ex Servicemens Club | 1-3 Hallstile Bank, Hexham | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paxtons Fish & Chips | 15 Market Place, Hexham | 137 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 233 yd | |
| Oven & Grill | 4 Battle Hill, Hexham | 317 yd | |
| New Golden Rice | 44 Priestpopple, Hexham | 341 yd | |
| Hexham Pizza | 13 Priestpopple, Hexham | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 233 yd | |
| Aldi | 5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham | 355 yd | |
| Waitrose | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 391 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Maidens Walk, Hexham | 462 yd | |
| Co-op Food | West Road(North), Hexham | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate | swimming pool | 119 yd |
| No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 243 yd |
| Sele Park Beaumont Street | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Wentworth Leisure Centre Wentworth Park Wentworth Park | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Tynedale Sports Club EILANSGATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 616 yd |
| Tynedale Golf Club | golf | 685 yd |
| Hexham Middle School WANLESS LANE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Tyne Green Tyne Green | grass pitches | 817 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.