Area Analysis Northumberland, North East

NE42 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NE42 postcode area.

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Population

12,408

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,550 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
workEmployment
6/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 45, NE42 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £196k.

home £196,035 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NE42 is a postcode district in Northumberland, North East, covering 357 active and 80 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NE42 (17%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes NE42 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NE42 are around £196k. Safety: Crime runs above average across NE42 at 223 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NE42 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1094
Anti-social behaviour562
Criminal damage and arson283
Public order224
Other theft145

school Local Schools

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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School

Good161 pupils
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Adderlane Academy

Good106 pupils
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Prudhoe West Academy

Good282 pupils
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Highfield Middle School

Good394 pupils
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Ovingham Middle School

Good323 pupils
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Prudhoe Castle First School

Good77 pupils
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Prudhoe Community High School

Good778 pupils
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Ovingham Church of England First School

Outstanding130 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Nisa Local
  • Slimming World Franchise
  • Slimming World Franchise
  • Greggs
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Gallery Bed & Breakfast
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Adam & Eve Public House
  • Dr Syntax
  • Falcon Inn
  • Halfway House Inn
  • Ovington Social Club
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Aramee
  • Bait Box
  • Caffe Ginevra
  • Captured Keepsakes
  • Dine Contract Catering
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi
  • B&M Retail Ltd
  • Heron Foods
  • The Co-operative
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • A & R Balls Fish & Chips
  • Dessert Royale
  • Dhillons Fish Inn
  • Dukes Deli
  • Five Star Chinese Takeaway
  • + 8 more