Cockshaw, Hexham, NE46 3QS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE46 3QS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.9%	52.7%	-5.2%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	42.1%	47.3%	5.2%	49.0%	-1.7%

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	24.7%	28.2%	3.5%	37.9%	-9.7%
Married: Opposite sex	38.4%	39.3%	0.9%	44.2%	-4.9%
Separated	2%	4.4%	2.4%	2.2%	2.2%
Divorced	14.1%	14.6%	0.5%	9.1%	5.5%
Widowed	20.7%	13.6%	-7.1%	6.1%	7.5%

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.

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	36.6%	39.8%	3.2%	48.4%	-8.6%
Good health	29.6%	29.2%	-0.4%	33.6%	-4.4%
Fair health	25%	23%	-2.0%	12.7%	10.3%
Bad health	6%	5.8%	-0.2%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	2.8%	2.2%	-0.6%	1.2%	1.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.4%	22.3%	-15.1%	18.2%	4.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.1%	10.9%	2.8%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.6%	14.9%	3.3%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	9.9%	3.3%	5.3%	4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	10.4%	-5.3%	16.9%	-6.5%
Degree or Similar	18.2%	29.2%	11.0%	33.8%	-4.6%
Other	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
White	98.6%	97.4%	-1.2%	81.4%	16.0%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	99.1%	96%	-3.1%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	0.5%	3.1%	2.6%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	96.4%	-2.2%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77%	76.7%	0.3%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
No passport held	20.4%	13.5%	6.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	9.2%	6.0%	3.2%

Safety

Is Cockshaw Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cockshaw was 18.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% lower than the Hexham Central with Acomb average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Cockshaw has the 8th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb and the 170th 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 -83.3%.

🔎 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 3QS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Cockshaw are based on 53 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 Cockshaw, Hexham, NE46 3QS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE46 3QS

Average Price
£352,993

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£278,303

Detached
£577,064

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cockshaw

Average Price
£327,306

Semi-Detached
£286,422

Terraced
£320,194

Detached
£425,672

Flats/Maisonettes
£220,385

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on CockshawStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Cockshaw House Cockshaw, Hexham, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£570,000	2024-12-20	£618,699
5 Cockshaw, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£187,500	2018-09-28	£259,975
Cockshaw House Cockshaw, Hexham, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£400,750	2017-06-30	£575,885
8 Cockshaw, Hexham, Northumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2012-10-29	£267,675
Cockshaw House Cockshaw, Hexham, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2011-11-09	£565,882

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE46 3QS

Employment

NE46 3QS 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 3QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	83
Full-Time Employee	44
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	4
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Other	11
Manufacturing	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Mining and quarrying	3
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	138 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hencotes , NE46 2EE	- not rated	492 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hexham First School Beaufront Avenue , NE46 1JD	3out of 4	1,513 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Acomb First School Bishops Hill , Main Street NE46 4PL	3out of 4	2,577 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaufront First School Sandhoe , NE46 4LY	4out of 4	3,622 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	789 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hexham Middle School Wanless Lane , NE46 1BU	3out of 4	812 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Highford Lane , NE46 2DD	- not rated	905 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	1,538 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Dilston College Dilston Hall , NE45 5RJ	- not rated	4,855 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
Bouchon Bistrot	4-6 Gilesgate, Hexham	148 yd
Core Music	14 Gilesgate, Hexham	148 yd
Hextol Catering	14 Gilesgate, Hexham	148 yd
Refectory Cafe	Beaumont Street, Hexham	314 yd
Little Mexico	4a Market Street, Hexham	320 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Tannery	Gilesgate, Hexham	84 yd
The Heart Of Northumberland	5 Market Street, Hexham	318 yd
RAFA Hexham Branch	2a Market Street, Hexham	320 yd
The Forum (Wetherspoons)	Market Place, Hexham	391 yd
Hexham Conservative Club	5-6 Beaumont Street, Hexham	401 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Paxtons Fish & Chips	15 Market Place, Hexham	418 yd
Yo! To Go!	Alemouth Road, Hexham	522 yd
Oven & Grill	4 Battle Hill, Hexham	530 yd
New Golden Rice	44 Priestpopple, Hexham	638 yd
Hexham Pizza	13 Priestpopple, Hexham	638 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	5 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham	372 yd
Tesco	Alemouth Road, Hexham	522 yd
Co-op Food	West Road(North), Hexham	577 yd
Waitrose	Alemouth Road, Hexham	679 yd
Marks & Spencer	Maidens Walk, Hexham	762 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hexham Swimming Pool (Closed) Gilesgate	swimming pool	208 yd
Sele Park Beaumont Street	grass pitches	227 yd
Tynedale Sports Club EILANSGATE	grass pitches, tennis courts	316 yd
St Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School HENCOTES	grass pitches	480 yd
No Limits Gym 35-37 35-37 FORE STREET	health and fitness suite	496 yd
Tynedale Golf Club	golf	569 yd
Tyne Green Tyne Green	grass pitches	613 yd
Wentworth Leisure Centre Wentworth Park Wentworth Park	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool	679 yd
Queen Elizabeth High School Whetstone Bridge Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	882 yd
St Josephs Rc Middle School HIGHFORD LANE	grass pitches	980 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	74 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	74 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.4 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.

Overview of NE46 3QS