Haugh Lane is in Hexham and in Tynedale district. NE46 3PR 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 Haugh Lane, Hexham, NE46 3PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE46 3PW, NE46 3SW, NE46 3PS, NE46 3PQ, NE46 3PG, NE46 3PH, NE46 3PJ, NE46 3NS, NE46 3RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE46 3PR 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 Haugh Lane 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.
Haugh Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Moral Place Haugh Lane, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-01-03 | £95,237 |
| 9 Moral Place Haugh Lane, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2018-09-14 | £73,716 |
| 10 Haugh Lane, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2017-06-22 | £99,440 |
| 10 Haugh Lane, Hexham, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-06-05 | £142,057 |
| 2 Haugh Lane, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2016-06-24 | £142,587 |
NE46 3PR 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 3PR 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 | 309 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hencotes , NE46 2EE | - not rated | 462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY | 4out of 4 | 3,377 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 | 1,137 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 | 496 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Highford Lane , NE46 2DD | - not rated | 1,193 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 | 1,123 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ | - not rated | 4,437 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small World Cafe | 27-28 Market Place, Hexham | 93 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 116 yd | |
| Costa@Next Hexham | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 116 yd | |
| Little Mexico | 4a Market Street, Hexham | 127 yd | |
| Cilantro | 19 Market Place, Hexham | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham Ex Servicemens Club | 1-3 Hallstile Bank, Hexham | 67 yd | |
| The Forum (Wetherspoons) | Market Place, Hexham | 93 yd | |
| The Heart Of Northumberland | 5 Market Street, Hexham | 109 yd | |
| RAFA Hexham Branch | 2a Market Street, Hexham | 127 yd | |
| Albert Edward Club | Hallgate, Hexham | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 116 yd | |
| Paxtons Fish & Chips | 15 Market Place, Hexham | 159 yd | |
| New Golden Rice | 44 Priestpopple, Hexham | 288 yd | |
| Hexham Pizza | 13 Priestpopple, Hexham | 288 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 18 Priestpopple, Hexham | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 116 yd | |
| Waitrose | Alemouth Road, Hexham | 273 yd | |
| Aldi | 5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham | 358 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Maidens Walk, Hexham | 399 yd | |
| Co-op Food | West Road(North), Hexham | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate | swimming pool | 212 yd |
| No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Wentworth Leisure Centre Wentworth Park Wentworth Park | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 274 yd |
| Sele Park Beaumont Street | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Tynedale Golf Club | golf | 704 yd |
| Tynedale Sports Club EILANSGATE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 709 yd |
| Hexham Middle School WANLESS LANE | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Tyne Green Tyne Green | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.