Living in NE46, Northumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NE46 in Northumberland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Northumberland: £213,452, up 12.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around NE46
72 recorded home sales on the streets around central NE46 in the last 2 years, with a median of £190,000 and a range from £60,000 to £775,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT A GISLAND HOUSE, 45 GILESGATE, NE46 3QF | flat-maisonette | £65,000 | 2026-06-23 |
| 19 MILLFIELD TERRACE, NE46 3EH | terraced | £315,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 25 EILANSGATE TERRACE, NE46 3ER | terraced | £150,000 | 2026-04-22 |
| 3 MILLFIELD COURT, NE46 3SQ | semi-detached | £211,335 | 2026-04-13 |
| 30 BOWMAN DRIVE, NE46 3BU | flat-maisonette | £155,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| 2 QUATRE BRAS, NE46 3JY | detached | £431,500 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sele First School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth High School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Beaufront First School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham | Secondary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Hexham Middle School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
5 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.1% |
| Skilled trades | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
69 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NE46 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 2 (medium probability), river flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Northumberland's figures.
Common questions about NE46
What is the average house price in NE46?
The average sold price in Northumberland is £213,452 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NE46?
Prices in Northumberland are up 12.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NE46?
The median of 72 recorded sales around central NE46 in the last 2 years is £190,000, ranging from £60,000 to £775,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NE46?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central NE46, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NE46?
69 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE46 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NE46 at risk of flooding?
Central NE46 sits in Zone 2 (medium probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NE46 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £190,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 69 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NE46 safe?
69 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NE46 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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