POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NE46 1QF postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 16 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 28 Nov 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £235,000Based on 49 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 Nov 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 16 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 49 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 Nov 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
19 within 400mNE46 1QF links 19 transport stops within 400m and 34 within 800m. 17 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is General Hospital (BCT) at about 30m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Hexham Station at about 349m.
Local business
111 within 1200mNE46 1QF currently links 111 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 41 food and drink, 21 personal services, 12 grocery. The closest mapped place is Lloyds Pharmacy at about 124m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
2,461 online job adverts observedNorthumberland local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NE46 1QF in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
16 nearby school rows16 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NE46 1QF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 8NE46 1QF has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 8 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 150, and criminal damage and arson is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 56 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£235,000
Strong sample. Based on 49 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 Nov 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NE46 1QF, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
41 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (22), restaurant (12), fast food (7).
Amenity group
Personal services
21 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (17), beauty (4).
Amenity group
Grocery
12 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (4), supermarket (4), bakery (2).
Amenity group
Nightlife
12 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (10), bar (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Health
Lloyds Pharmacy
Pharmacy at Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland.
Retail
Pets at Home
Pet in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
The Station Inn
Pub at Station Road, Hexham.
Personal services
Salon Ruelle
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Indus Valley
Restaurant at Station Road, Hexham.
Nightlife
The Phoenix
Pub at 3, Chisholm Place, Hexham.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Acomb First School
Primary option in NE46 4PL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Beaufront First School
Primary option in NE46 4LY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Hexham First School
Primary option in NE46 1JD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NE46 1QF before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NE46 1QF.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NE46 1QF with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NE46 1QF.
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Ask vetted agents
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